Calera 2021 "Ryan Vineyard" Pinot Noir, Mt. Harlan
$89.99
Calera 2021 "Ryan Vineyard" Pinot Noir, Mt. Harlan
Calera’s Mt. Harlan Vineyards are located in the Gabilan Mountains 25 miles east of the Monterey Bay. The site was chosen for its limestone soils and ideal climate. At an average elevation of 2,200 feet it is among the highest and coolest vineyard sites in California.
96 Points Wine Spectator: "A packed red, with a core of mulled dark currant, black cherry and blackberry paste flavors that are dense yet defined, while singed anise, alder and warm earth notes fill in throughout. The rigid structure carries the finish, leaving a chalky, mouthwatering echo. With the fruit to match its matrix, this should be a beauty at its peak."
95 Points Vinous: "Broad-shouldered and edgy, the Calera 2021 Pinot Noir Ryan Vineyard is a forceful, imposing Pinot with inky, spicy blue/black fruit buried beneath a shield of mountain tannin. Muscle and power are the hallmarks of this site, and the 2021 delivers all that and more. Deep and brooding, the long growing season imbued the Ryan with fantastic complexity. Park the car for a while and wait for this to come around—you’ll be handsomely rewarded."
Winemaker Notes: The 2021 Ryan Vineyard Pinot Noir is bright, lively and beautifully composed with enticing aromas of Rainier cherry, sage and white pepper. On the palate, alluring layers of blackberry, Bing cherry and sarsaparilla are underscored by sleek, age-worthy tannins and that carry the wine to a long, focused finish.
#24 on the Wine Spectator Top 100 of 2024
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Calera’s Mt. Harlan Vineyards are located in the Gabilan Mountains 25 miles east of the Monterey Bay. The site was chosen for its limestone soils and ideal climate. At an average elevation of 2,200 feet it is among the highest and coolest vineyard sites in California.
96 Points Wine Spectator: "A packed red, with a core of mulled dark currant, black cherry and blackberry paste flavors that are dense yet defined, while singed anise, alder and warm earth notes fill in throughout. The rigid structure carries the finish, leaving a chalky, mouthwatering echo. With the fruit to match its matrix, this should be a beauty at its peak."
95 Points Vinous: "Broad-shouldered and edgy, the Calera 2021 Pinot Noir Ryan Vineyard is a forceful, imposing Pinot with inky, spicy blue/black fruit buried beneath a shield of mountain tannin. Muscle and power are the hallmarks of this site, and the 2021 delivers all that and more. Deep and brooding, the long growing season imbued the Ryan with fantastic complexity. Park the car for a while and wait for this to come around—you’ll be handsomely rewarded."
Winemaker Notes: The 2021 Ryan Vineyard Pinot Noir is bright, lively and beautifully composed with enticing aromas of Rainier cherry, sage and white pepper. On the palate, alluring layers of blackberry, Bing cherry and sarsaparilla are underscored by sleek, age-worthy tannins and that carry the wine to a long, focused finish.
#24 on the Wine Spectator Top 100 of 2024
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