COLOUR
Red
TYPE
Still
VINTAGE
2019
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
The Calera Mt Harlan de Villiers Pinot Noir 2019 is a 100% Pinot Noir from the Mt. Harlan AVA in California's Central Coast. The Mt. Harlan AVA was established by Calera Wine Company, the sole winery within its boundaries. Founder Josh Jensen was inspired by the limestone soils of Burgundy and sought to replicate this unique terroir in California. The de Villiers Vineyard, part of the Calera estate, benefits from these distinctive limestone soils. The 2019 vintage experienced a cool, wet spring followed by a moderate summer, allowing for extended grape maturation on the vine.
ALCOHOL
14.5%
AVG. PRICE
€59
STYLE
Classic
SULPHITES
NO
When to drink
Now or Later
Ideal temperature
14-18°C
INTERESTING FACTS
Fact 01
Calera is the only winery in its own AVA: Mt. Harlan.
Fact 02
Founder Josh Jensen sought limestone soils, inspired by Burgundy.
Fact 03
The winery is named after an on-site lime kiln.
Fact 04
Calera has been recognized among the top 100 wineries globally.
FOOD PAIRING
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WINE MAKING PROCESS
The Calera Mt Harlan de Villiers Pinot Noir 2019 is produced using 100% Pinot Noir grapes. Fermentation is carried out with native yeasts and includes whole cluster fermentation. Following fermentation, the wine undergoes an 18-month aging period in French oak barrels, with 30% of the barrels being new and 70% neutral. The harvest for this vintage took place from late September through October.
