In 1975, legendary vintner and pioneer Josh Jensen founded Calera (Spanish for "lime kiln") high in the Gabilan Mountains of California’s majestic Central Coast. In the five decades since, Calera has helped establish the Central Coast as one of the New World's most exciting wine regions, while earning acclaim as one of California's iconic wineries.
Crafted using grapes from a handful of the finest vineyards on the Central Coast, this alluring wine offers enticing aromatics, soft, velvety tannins and vibrant fruit. Nuanced and complex, this Pinot Noir showcases a long, elegant finish, solidifying its status as a regional benchmark.
Tasting Notes: The nose is rife with red fruits and added support-- cherry cobbler, kriek lambic, black tea, mixed herbs, rose bush. Tasting continues the fruit theme with more cherry and berry notes uplifted by silky tannins and appropriate body. This wine is simply gorgeous and highlights why the Central Coast of California is cheeered in Pinot Noir circles-- and why Calera is revered by fans of this grape. The finish sees a touch of spice and minerality as the fruit flavors slowly recede, but linger-- reminding you of the wonderful experience your palate just enjoyed.
Ideal for the Thanksgiving and holiday table, this wine will pair with rich fare throughout the year. And while Josh Jensen passed away in 2022, his influence and legacy will continue to cellar well for years and years to come.
JEB DUNNUCK 91 POINTS - "The 2023 Pinot Noir is seamless and supple in vanilla, dark cherry, and a twist of earthy forest, sourced from several vineyards in San Benito, Monterey, San Luis Obispo, and Santa Barbara. Long lasting, fresh, and approachable, it has full-bodied weight and breadth supported by supple tannins and spiced oak and should be enjoyable for another 5-7 years.
ANTONIO GALLONI'S VINOUS MEDIA 90 POINTS - "The 2023 Pinot Noir (Central Coast) is plush, fresh and super approachable. Red berries, grilled herbs and orange peel flesh out nicely through the succulent finish."
Crafted using grapes from a handful of the finest vineyards on the Central Coast, this alluring wine offers enticing aromatics, soft, velvety tannins and vibrant fruit. Nuanced and complex, this Pinot Noir showcases a long, elegant finish, solidifying its status as a regional benchmark.
Tasting Notes: The nose is rife with red fruits and added support-- cherry cobbler, kriek lambic, black tea, mixed herbs, rose bush. Tasting continues the fruit theme with more cherry and berry notes uplifted by silky tannins and appropriate body. This wine is simply gorgeous and highlights why the Central Coast of California is cheeered in Pinot Noir circles-- and why Calera is revered by fans of this grape. The finish sees a touch of spice and minerality as the fruit flavors slowly recede, but linger-- reminding you of the wonderful experience your palate just enjoyed.
Ideal for the Thanksgiving and holiday table, this wine will pair with rich fare throughout the year. And while Josh Jensen passed away in 2022, his influence and legacy will continue to cellar well for years and years to come.
JEB DUNNUCK 91 POINTS - "The 2023 Pinot Noir is seamless and supple in vanilla, dark cherry, and a twist of earthy forest, sourced from several vineyards in San Benito, Monterey, San Luis Obispo, and Santa Barbara. Long lasting, fresh, and approachable, it has full-bodied weight and breadth supported by supple tannins and spiced oak and should be enjoyable for another 5-7 years.
ANTONIO GALLONI'S VINOUS MEDIA 90 POINTS - "The 2023 Pinot Noir (Central Coast) is plush, fresh and super approachable. Red berries, grilled herbs and orange peel flesh out nicely through the succulent finish."
