2023 Calera Mt. Harlan Pinot Noir de Villiers Vineyard
750ml$100
Calera’s Mt. Harlan Vineyards are located in the Gabilan Mountains 25 miles east of the Monterey Bay.
Selected for its limestone soils and ideal climate, this site’s average elevation of 2,200 feet makes it one of California’s highest and coolest vineyards.
1
Wine Details
- Vintage
- 2023
- Varietal
- Pinot Noir
- Appellation
- Mt. Harlan
- Acid
- 0.59 g/100 ml
- pH
- 3.59
- Aging
- Aged 18 months in French oak 30% new, 70% neutral
- Fermentation
- Varietal Composition: 100% Pinot Noir
- Alcohol %
- 14.2
Vintage Notes
From the limestone soils of Mt. Harlan, De Villiers Vineyard reveals expressive aromas of red cherry, ripe strawberry, and tobacco. The palate unfolds with layers of ripe plum, wet stone minerality, and allspice, carried by a voluptuous texture and a lingering finish.