Calera Pinot Noir De Villiers Vineyard is a premium wine produced by Calera Wine Company, a renowned winery in California. The wine is made from grapes grown in the De Villiers Vineyard, located in the Mount Harlan AVA. The vineyard is known for its limestone-rich soils and cool climate, which impart unique flavors and aromas to the wine. The winemaking process involves careful selection of the grapes, gentle pressing, and aging in French oak barrels. The resulting wine is a complex and elegant Pinot Noir with notes of dark cherry, raspberry, and spice. It has a silky texture and a long, smooth finish, making it a perfect choice for special occasions or pairing with fine cuisine.
NOTES FROM VINOVOSS SOMMELIER
This Calera Pinot Noir De Villiers Vineyard is a light and vibrant wine that exudes freshness.On the nose, aromas of wild strawberry, cranberry, and raspberry lead to a bright and full-bodied palate with hints of earthy, floral, and herbal notes. The finish is long and balanced with a pleasant zest. Enjoy this Pinot Noir with grilled meats, mushroom risotto, or a variety of cheeses.
EXPERT RATING
4.3
DRINKING WINDOW
Now
2054
Profile
Sweetness:
Dry
Dry
Lusciously Sweet
Alcohol:
High
No/Low
Very High
Intensity:
Fragrant
Subtle
Powerful
Body:
Bold
Light Bodied
Full Bodied
Acidity:
Vibrant
Soft
Crisp
Tannin:
Grainy
No Tannin
Grippy
GRAPES (1)
Pinot Noir
ORIGINS
Winery: Calera
Region: Central Coast California
The Central Coast of California is a wine lover's paradise, boasting a wide variety of climates, soils, and grape varieties. Located between San Francisco and Los Angeles, the Central Coast spans from Monterey County in the north to Santa Barbara County in the south. With its diverse topography and Mediterranean climate, the Central Coast is home to some of the most renowned wineries in the United States.
The Central Coast has a long and storied history of winemaking, dating back to the mid-1800s. The first vineyards were planted in the Santa Clara Valley, and by the late 1800s, the region was producing some of the finest wines in the country. The region's reputation for quality wines was further solidified in the early 1989, when the Santa Clara Valley was declared among the first American Viticultural Area (AVA) in the United States.