Calera Wine Company

Ryan Vineyard Pinot Noir

9.162 ratings
9.019 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
Roger Cabrera

Definitely racy and concentrated. It needs a few minutes to settle in the glass before it completely reveals itself. The fruit is ripe but not dominating. Acidity is present and the finish asks for another sip.

Definitely racy and concentrated. It needs a few minutes to settle in the glass before it completely reveals itself. The fruit is ripe but not dominating. Acidity is present and the finish asks for another sip.

Sep 26th, 2015
Antonio Gianola

You can tell the vines are younger here. Touch more primary in style than expected.

You can tell the vines are younger here. Touch more primary in style than expected.

May 16th, 2015
Allison Lyzenga

Fruit forward; light bodied; well-balanced

Fruit forward; light bodied; well-balanced

Mar 29th, 2015
Marcus L

Calera always good. Very fresh fruit. Hint of wood spice.

Calera always good. Very fresh fruit. Hint of wood spice.

Mar 13th, 2015
John Howard

Harvest production at Hirsch and Cobb Wineries

8.9

Great visit to Calera's vineyard today. Thanks Mike!

Great visit to Calera's vineyard today. Thanks Mike!

Nov 12th, 2014
Andrew Lampasone

Owner Wine Watch Selections

9.0

Named after the vineyard manager who has been there for 35 years

Named after the vineyard manager who has been there for 35 years

Oct 22nd, 2014
John Howard

Harvest production at Hirsch and Cobb Wineries

9.2

Wow! One of our favorite calera wines yet.

Wow! One of our favorite calera wines yet.

May 9th, 2014
Donald Patz

Owner/Winemaker Patz & Hall

8.7

Lovely Pinot Noir.

Lovely Pinot Noir.

Jan 16th, 2014
Jon Bonné

Wine Editor San Francisco Chronicle

First bottle tasted after back from travels. A pretty auspicious start.

First bottle tasted after back from travels. A pretty auspicious start.

May 5th, 2014
Troy Givens

Enjoyed 3/2/2017

Enjoyed 3/2/2017

May 19th, 2017