Rated equal to, or slightly higher than, similar wines at this price point
Winery | Calera |
|---|---|
Grapes | 100% Pinot Noir |
Region | Central Coast |
Wine style | Californian Pinot Noir |
Alcohol content | 14.5% |
Allergens | Contains sulfites |
Wine description | Aromas of boysenberry, blueberry, spice and sandalwood with graceful structured body. Flavours of black plum, graphite, cinnamon hearts, cherry cola, forest floor, oolong tea and a faint whisper of watermelon meander across the palate into a lively, bright and very flavourful finish. |
Light | Bold | |
Smooth | Tannic | |
Dry | Sweet | |
Soft | Acidic |
Pinot Noir has the well deserved reputation of being a finicky and difficult grape to cultivate. It thrives in cooler climates like Burgundy and the Willamette Valley in Oregon, but is also widely planted throughout sun-drenched California.
Pinot Noir reflects its terroir, or place of origin, more than just about any other variety. That's certainly part of its broad appeal, and right now, there i...
