Calera Central Coast Chardonnay 2022 captures the essence of California’s Central Coast in a 750 ML bottle. This Chardonnay shows a pale golden hue and opens with vibrant aromas of Meyer lemon, white peach, and fragrant honeysuckle, giving way to a palate where tropical pineapple, citrus zest, and soft stone-fruit flavors mingle. Bright underlying acidity adds energy and freshness, while subtle oak influence — from aging in French oak barrels — lends a gentle toastiness and depth, creating a well-balanced, elegant wine with a long, mineral-tinged finish.

On tasting, this Chardonnay feels refined yet lively: the 14.5% alcohol provides a warm, rounded texture without dominating the delicate fruit and acidity. The 2022 vintage — marked by a cool-climate coastal character and careful oak ageing — results in a white wine that’s versatile enough for casual sipping on its own, yet structured and expressive enough to pair beautifully with seafood, creamy sauces, chicken dishes or light pasta.