COLOUR
Red
TYPE
Still
VINTAGE
2022
GRAPE
Pinot Noir
PRODUCER
Calera Wine Company
REGION
California
CHARACTERISTICS
Body
Medium - Full
Sweetness
Dry
Acidity
Medium - High
Finish
Long
Intensity
Pronounced
Tannins
Medium
AROMAS & FLAVOURS
ABOUT THIS WINE
Calera Wine Company, established in 1975 by Josh Jensen, is a pioneering winery in California's Central Coast. Jensen's quest for limestone-rich soils, similar to those found in Burgundy, led him to establish the winery high in the Gavilan Mountains. This pursuit has been instrumental in positioning the Central Coast as a leading region for cool-climate varietals, especially Pinot Noir. The Calera Pinot Noir Central Coast is recognized as a benchmark for the appellation, offering a more approachable yet characterful representation of the winery's terroir-driven philosophy.
ALCOHOL
14.5%
AVG. PRICE
STYLE
Classic
SULPHITES
NO
When to drink
Now or Later
Ideal temperature
14-16°C
INTERESTING FACTS
Fact 01
Calera means 'lime kiln' in Spanish, reflecting founder Josh Jensen's search for limestone soils.
Fact 02
The winery is located high in the Gavilan Mountains, at elevations between 1800-2200 feet.
Fact 03
Josh Jensen was a pioneer in establishing the Central Coast as a world-class Pinot Noir region.
Fact 04
Native yeasts are preferred for fermentation at Calera.
FOOD PAIRING
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WINE MAKING PROCESS
The winemaking process for Calera's Central Coast Pinot Noir involves fermentation in open-top fermenters, often with the inclusion of whole clusters and a preference for native yeasts. Following fermentation, the wine undergoes aging for 10 months in French oak barrels, with a composition of 10% new and 90% neutral oak. This approach is designed to allow the inherent qualities of the grapes and the vineyard's terroir to be the primary focus of the wine.
