Calera Wine Company

de Villiers Vineyard Pinot Noir

9.014 ratings
9.14 pro ratings
Mount Harlan, Central Coast, California, USA
Pinot Noir
Turkey, Game, Exotic Spices, Soft Cheese, Duck, Goose, Salads & Greens, Potato, Quinoa, Farro, Brown Rice, White Rice, Pasta, Herbs, Nuts & Seeds, Mushrooms, Chicken, Meaty & Oily Fish, Shellfish, Crab & Lobster, Stew, Onion, Shallot, Garlic, Salami & Prosciutto, Salmon, Quinoa, Shellfish
Top Notes For
Al Shikoh

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
Sipping Fine Wine

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
Fauxakim

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, 2018
Kate Morgan

A great light wine for a birthday dinner!

A great light wine for a birthday dinner!

Oct 29th, 2017
Justin Kern

Jammy and full bloodied for a Pinot Noir

Jammy and full bloodied for a Pinot Noir

Sep 24th, 2017
WPO
9.2

2014

2014

Jun 27th, 2017
Matt Sterr

Matt had this 7 years ago

Matt had this 7 years ago

Nov 26th, 2017
Chris Morgan

Sommelier The Oceanaire Seafood Room

9.0

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Oct 5th, 2017
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Apr 26th, 2021
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May 28th, 2018