Calera Wine Company
Central Coast Pinot Noir
Central Coast, California, USA
Josh Jensen line stone hill and produces true Burgundian style Cali pinots. This is the his entry level and it is very juicy fwd fruit and very much like a village beaune. Excellent wine and great value.
Josh Jensen line stone hill and produces true Burgundian style Cali pinots. This is the his entry level and it is very juicy fwd fruit and very much like a village beaune. Excellent wine and great value.
Sep 24th, 2022
Delicious pinot...great producer....red cherry, pure fruit, cola and sweet aromas, menthol...excellent acidity and finish...
Delicious pinot...great producer....red cherry, pure fruit, cola and sweet aromas, menthol...excellent acidity and finish...
Sep 19th, 2020
I don't especially like Cali Pino but, credit where credit's due, this was very good. Very pleased to have found another exception to my aversion in Calera's entry-level cuvee. In fact, I thought it was a Bourgogne in our blind, and perhaps even better than some I've had. Attractive aromas of black cherry, plum, earth, baking spice, and subtle oak influence. The palate's where both deceit and truth comes to play. At 14.1% abv, the wine is surprisingly bright and juicy, with no impression of warmth, or even the dreaded marmalade flavour that I get in many warmer-climate Pino's at all. As with many blinds, the origin only becomes obvious after the wine was revelead, showing distinct compote and cola characters in the back end. This is an excellent value buy!
I don't especially like Cali Pino but, credit where credit's due, this was very good. Very pleased to have found another exception to my aversion in Calera's entry-level cuvee. In fact, I thought it was a Bourgogne in our blind, and perhaps even better than some I've had. Attractive aromas of black cherry, plum, earth, baking spice, and subtle oak influence. The palate's where both deceit and truth comes to play. At 14.1% abv, the wine is surprisingly bright and juicy, with no impression of warmth, or even the dreaded marmalade flavour that I get in many warmer-climate Pino's at all. As with many blinds, the origin only becomes obvious after the wine was revelead, showing distinct compote and cola characters in the back end. This is an excellent value buy!
Jul 13th, 2020
A determined and honest Pinot Noir that makes up in purity for what it lacks in complexity. Ripe cranberry, squeezed citrus, freshly cut flowers, and newly tilled earth, with a scattered handful of spices.
A determined and honest Pinot Noir that makes up in purity for what it lacks in complexity. Ripe cranberry, squeezed citrus, freshly cut flowers, and newly tilled earth, with a scattered handful of spices.
Aug 7th, 2017
Yes, Calera nails this wine every time but the 2012 delivers some pretty astonishing depth for the money.
Yes, Calera nails this wine every time but the 2012 delivers some pretty astonishing depth for the money.
6 people found it helpfulJul 14th, 2014Better on the second day once it opens up. Bing cherry, beets, black pepper and forest floor. Good value. Cool that they list the vineyards on the back.
Better on the second day once it opens up. Bing cherry, beets, black pepper and forest floor. Good value. Cool that they list the vineyards on the back.
5 people found it helpfulDec 12th, 2014Probably the best Pinot I've had under $25. #pinotnoir #calera #burgundianstyle #wine
Probably the best Pinot I've had under $25. #pinotnoir #calera #burgundianstyle #wine
3 people found it helpfulOct 19th, 2013
Not as much depth as hoped. Berries and a bit of earth came thru the next night... But falls a bit flat in my book as I had greater expectations.
Not as much depth as hoped. Berries and a bit of earth came thru the next night... But falls a bit flat in my book as I had greater expectations.
2 people found it helpfulFeb 14th, 2015
Ridiculously good for Calera's entry level pinot. Cherry, strawberry, chocolate, terrifically balanced. I'm buying lots more of this.
Ridiculously good for Calera's entry level pinot. Cherry, strawberry, chocolate, terrifically balanced. I'm buying lots more of this.
2 people found it helpfulSep 6th, 2014
Light to medium garnet color, nose of red fruit and some oak (low). Fruit forward, red plum, strawberries & maybe raspberries. Low tannins, acidity, on the light to medium range. Fairly smooth- pairs well with spiced fish, chickens and veal.
Light to medium garnet color, nose of red fruit and some oak (low). Fruit forward, red plum, strawberries & maybe raspberries. Low tannins, acidity, on the light to medium range. Fairly smooth- pairs well with spiced fish, chickens and veal.
1 person found it helpfulFeb 2nd, 2021