Community Tasting Note

hutch wrote:

Wednesday, September 2, 2009 - 9/2/09: Tried a few bottles in 375, with huge variation. Most a touch oxidized. This bottle was absolutely beautiful, and really showed how well a job Calera does with the varietal. Clean and pure, with bright fruits and just scintillating. 92

4/29/09: I've been wanting to try Calera's Viognier for years now, so imagine my surprise when perusing a discount liquor store and seeing this in 375's for less then $5 a bottle. Wasn't sure of the provenence, but couldn't help it, I bought the half dozen bottles sitting on the shelf. 1st bottle: Cork was in great shape. Pours a light golden color. Showing some signs of age, but the fruit is still prominant. There's hints of oxidation in the background, but this is not only still drinkable, but quite enjoyable. Pretty big wine, with close to a full bodied attack. In fact, this is bigger then most of the Chard's I've tried from them. More melony then peaches for fruits. Actually reminds me more of a Condrieu then it does a California Viognier. Rich, without being fat. Shows a touch of heat. Again, maybe not as good as it would have been a year or two ago, but quite nice, and this was a 375 that was unlikely to have been stored in the best of conditions. A very interesting experience, and the wine does grow on you throughout the glass. 90

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