
2023 Calera Central Coast Pinot Noir
In 1975, legendary vintner and pioneer Josh Jensen founded Calera (Spanish for “lime kiln”) high in the Gabilan Mountains of California’s majestic Central Coast. In the four decades since, Calera has helped establish the Central Coast as one of the New World’s most exciting wine regions, while earning acclaim as one of California’s iconic wineries. Crafted using grapes from a handful of the finest vineyards on the Central Coast, this alluring wine offers enticing aromatics, soft, velvety tannins, and vibrant fruit. Nuanced and complex, this Pinot Noir showcases a long, elegant finish, solidifying its status as a regional benchmark.
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Wine Details
- Vintage
- 2023
- Varietal
- Pinot Noir
- Appellation
- Central Coast
- Acid
- 0.56 g/100 ml
- pH
- 3.63
- Aging
- Aged for 10 months in 100% French oak 10% new, 90% neutral
- Fermentation
- Varietal Composition: 100% Pinot Noir
- Alcohol %
- 14.5

Vintage Notes
This expressive Pinot Noir captivates with inviting aromas of dark raspberry, sandalwood, and clove. On the palate, layers of blackcurrant and ripe cherry unfold over a backdrop of supple tannins, while hints of baking spice add depth, culminating in a long, polished finish.