Calera Central Coast Pinot Noir 2022 750ml

Josh Jensen founded Calera in 1975 and in 1977 bought its site, a former limestone rock-crushing plant, where the winery now runs as a seven-level gravity-flow building. Calera's vineyards are the only vineyards in the Mt. Harlan AVA. Mike Waller is the winemaker, and Calera is part of the Duckhorn Portfolio.

The Central Coast Pinot Noir is the winery's regional blend, drawn from a handful of Central Coast vineyards. Fermentation uses native yeast and whole clusters where possible, in open-top fermenters. The Central Coast wines spend 10 to 11 months in barrel with less new oak; the 2022 saw 10% new oak.

Dark raspberry, sandalwood and clove come up first. Blackcurrant and ripe cherry follow on the palate over supple tannins, with a little baking spice and a long, smooth finish.

Against A to Z Pinot Noir 2022, Calera has more savory depth for a few dollars more; for a dinner-party Pinot Noir, choose Calera.

Serve it with roast duck, mushroom risotto or grilled salmon.

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