2023 Calera Monterey County Pinot Noir Chalone Vineyard
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Echoing the soaring elevations and remarkable character of our Mt. Harlan estate vineyards, the renowned Chalone Vineyard is planted at altitudes reaching 1,800 feet. Crafted from 20-year-old vines, this dynamic wine showcases velvety tannins, expressive flavors of blueberry and briary strawberry, and a sophisticated undercurrent of minerality.
Wine Profile
Production Notes
Varietal Composition: 100% Pinot Noir
Winemaker Notes
From the renowned Chalone Vineyard, this vibrant wine opens with aromas of blackberry bramble, raspberry, and white pepper. Refined tannins frame a palate of strawberry, tobacco leaf, and Bing cherry, with persistent red fruit on the finish.
Production
The 2023 growing season began with a long, wet winter, followed by an early spring that delayed budbreak. Moderate spring weather provided near-ideal conditions for bloom, while the mild temperatures persisted into summer. This extended the ripening period by an additional month, allowing the fruit to achieve exceptional ripeness with a harmonious balance of acidity and concentration.
Wine Specs
Wine Specs
Vintage
2023
Varietal
Pinot Noir
Appellation
Monterey County
Vineyard Designation
Chalone Vineyard
Acid
.59 g/100 ml
pH
3.59
Aging
Aged 15 months in French oak 30% new, 70% neutral
Fermentation
Open top fermentation with indigenous yeast
Alcohol %
14.5
