Calera Wine Company
de Villiers Vineyard Pinot Noir
Mount Harlan, Central Coast, California, USA
medium violet; plum, violets, licorice, mint, baking spices; dark fruit; medium tannin, medium+ acidity, 14.2% ABV; made from 100% organically grown Pinot Noir, 50% whole cluster, fermented with native yeasts, aged 20 months in 30% new French oak; $32 for 375 mL
medium violet; plum, violets, licorice, mint, baking spices; dark fruit; medium tannin, medium+ acidity, 14.2% ABV; made from 100% organically grown Pinot Noir, 50% whole cluster, fermented with native yeasts, aged 20 months in 30% new French oak; $32 for 375 mL
Aug 24th, 2019
Located in the limestone-rich Gavilan Mountains, east of Monterey. Josh Jensen planted Calera's first 23 acres of Pinot Noir in 1975. De Villiers, planted in 1997 on east-facing slopes high on Mt. Harlan. Third year of drought conditions lowered the yield in ‘14, aged for 20 months in new French oak (30% new). Intense aromas of dark berry fruits with rustic spice. Palate shows tart blackberry and dark cherry flavors with smoky tobacco, oak and subtle spice. Tight tannins, lingering complex ending, very nice.
Located in the limestone-rich Gavilan Mountains, east of Monterey. Josh Jensen planted Calera's first 23 acres of Pinot Noir in 1975. De Villiers, planted in 1997 on east-facing slopes high on Mt. Harlan. Third year of drought conditions lowered the yield in ‘14, aged for 20 months in new French oak (30% new). Intense aromas of dark berry fruits with rustic spice. Palate shows tart blackberry and dark cherry flavors with smoky tobacco, oak and subtle spice. Tight tannins, lingering complex ending, very nice.
Jul 9th, 2019
Finely tuned with crushed & mushy strawberries, cherries and not very subtle vanilla.
Finely tuned with crushed & mushy strawberries, cherries and not very subtle vanilla.
Jan 6th, 2018A great light wine for a birthday dinner!
A great light wine for a birthday dinner!
Oct 29th, 2017
Jammy and full bloodied for a Pinot Noir
Jammy and full bloodied for a Pinot Noir
Sep 24th, 2017
Chris had this 8 years ago
Chris had this 8 years ago
Oct 5th, 2017