2018 Calera Mt. Harlan Pinot Noir de Villiers Vineyard
750ml$120
93 - Wine Spectator
Calera’s Mt. Harlan Vineyards are located in the Gabilan 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.
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Wine Details
- Vintage
- 2018
- Varietal
- Pinot Noir
- Appellation
- Mt. Harlan
- Acid
- 0.62 g/100 ml
- pH
- 3.65
- Aging
- Aged 18 months with 30% new French oak
- Fermentation
- Varietal Composition: 100% Pinot Noir
- Alcohol %
- 14.3
Vintage Notes
The 2018 vintage continues de Villiers’ tradition of producing one of the most luxurious and dark-fruited expressions of Pinot Noir from Mt. Harlan. On the nose, dramatic aromas of black cherry, briary blackberry and sarsaparilla immediately command attention. The dark berry flavors continue on the palate, where they are supported by firm, age-worthy tannins that frame the fruit and carry the wine to a long, lush cherry and spice finish.