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95 Points - Wine Spectator
2021 Calera Mt. Harlan Pinot Noir Reed Vineyard

2021 Calera Mt. Harlan Pinot Noir Reed Vineyard

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Calera’s Mt. Harlan Vineyards are located in the Gavilan Mountains 25 miles east of the Monterey Bay. The site was chosen for its limestone soils and ideal climate. At an average elevation of 2,200 feet it is among the highest and coolest vineyard sites in California.

Wine Spectator
95
Wine Enthusiast
92
Wine Review Online
97
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93
Wine Advocate
94

Wine Profile

Production Notes
Varietal Composition: 100% Pinot Noir
Winemaker Notes
Planted in 1975 and featuring a northern exposure, Reed is always the last vineyard harvested on Mt. Harlan each year, yielding a wine with lovely energy and enticing aromas of cracked black pepper, ripe cherry and red raspberry. On the palate, soft, supple tannins add depth and nuance to flavors of strawberry, cherry cola and clove as they glide to a long, elegant finish.
Production
The 2021 growing season began with very little winter rainfall on Mt. Harlan followed by moderate spring temperatures that led to a typically timed budbreak. While the temperate weather led to a uniform bloom and set, overall yields on Mt. Harlan were down significantly. Throughout the remainder of spring and summer the weather continued to be mild, resulting in a somewhat later-than-normal veraison, with harvest commencing just six weeks later. Reflecting the combination of low yields and excellent weather, our 2021 wines display beautiful depth and concentration, with refreshing acidity and full fruit expression.

Wine Specs

Wine Specs
Vintage
2021
Varietal
Pinot Noir
Appellation
Mt. Harlan
Vineyard Designation
Reed Vineyard
Acid
0.55 g/100 ml
pH
3.65
Aging
Aged 18 months in 100% French oak 30% new, 70% neutral
Fermentation
100% whole cluster with indigenous yeast
Alcohol %
14.5
Wine Spectator
95
Wine Enthusiast
92
Wine Review Online
97
Wine & Spirits
93
Wine Advocate
94

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