One of the best buys in California pinot noir we've found! 92 Points Robert Parker: "Readers looking for a classic, incredibly well made Pinot Noir to buy by the case should look no further than Josh's 2014 Pinot Noir from the Central Coast AVA. Supple, sexy, seamless and elegant, with classic Calera notes of raspberries, mulled cherries, spice and dried soil, it has no hard edges, a core of sweet fruit and a beautiful finish that keeps you coming back to the glass. I'm sure it will keep for 4-5 years (probably longer), but there's no need to delay gratification. Don't miss this fabulous effort and bravo to the Calera team for delivering this level of quality at the price.... Pulling from his estate vineyards located east of Monterey, in San Benito County and the Mount Harlan AVA, winemaker Josh Jenson can seemingly do no wrong. He produces beautiful whites and reds that are singular and packed with flavor." 91 Points Antonio Galloni (Vinous): "The 2014 Pinot Noir (Central Coast) is both impeccable and absolutely delicious. Sweet, floral and open-knit, the Central Coast is also a fabulous introduction to the Calera house style. Beautifully perfumed and gracious, the 2014 offers striking aromatics and plenty of bright fruit to match its mid-weight, chiseled personality."
Isaac Pirolo
A determined and honest Pinot Noir that makes up in purity for what it lacks in complexity. Ripe cranberry, squeezed citrus, freshly cut flowers, and newly tilled earth, with a scattered handful of spices.
A determined and honest Pinot Noir that makes up in purity for what it lacks in complexity. Ripe cranberry, squeezed citrus, freshly cut flowers, and newly tilled earth, with a scattered handful of spices.
9.3Martin Sahlberg
Love the wines from Calera.
Love the wines from Calera.
9.2Andy Christiansen
Perfectly balanced and joyful to drink.
Perfectly balanced and joyful to drink.
9.1Brad Hemmer
Potpourri, dried rose petal, light herbs, cranberry, cranberry, cranberry! Med body, velvety, nice lingering finish.
Potpourri, dried rose petal, light herbs, cranberry, cranberry, cranberry! Med body, velvety, nice lingering finish.
9.0Bunfandel
Juicy fuller bodied Pinot
Juicy fuller bodied Pinot
8.8dan boedeker
For the money, it is hard to find a better pinot.
For the money, it is hard to find a better pinot.
9.0Thomas Hanft
Medium bodied - 92 Central coast California Black cherry, tea, herb Great wine, very smooth but not as much as you would expect $29.99
Medium bodied - 92 Central coast California Black cherry, tea, herb Great wine, very smooth but not as much as you would expect $29.99
9.3Lauren
Nice smooth
Nice smooth
9.1James Gourley
This Pinot was a bit one dimensional. Not a whole lot to comment on. Certainly had varietal character but very linear and monochromatic.
This Pinot was a bit one dimensional. Not a whole lot to comment on. Certainly had varietal character but very linear and monochromatic.
8.9Charles Hudson
Auditioning new wines for the everyday Pinot shelf at the house. Not bad.
Auditioning new wines for the everyday Pinot shelf at the house. Not bad.
8.8WARNING: DRINKING DISTILLED SPIRITS, BEER, COOLERS, WINE AND OTHER ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES MAY INCREASE CANCER RISK, AND, DURING PREGNANCY, CAN CAUSE BIRTH DEFECTS.