2012 Pinot Noir Central Coast
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The only 2012 Pinot Noir I was able to taste, the straight 2012 Pinot Noir Central Coast is 95% destemmed and spent 11 months in 10% new French oak. A superb value, it gives up ripe berry fruits, flowers, underbrush and rose petal-like nuances in a medium-bodied, ripe, textured and balanced profile. It’s a knockout quaffer to enjoy over the coming 2-4 years. These latest releases from Calera are rock-solid across the board, and looking at the 2011 Pinot Noirs specifically, they show the best of the cooler vintage and are gorgeous wines. Starting with the two Chardonnays, these are both outstanding whites that represent serious value. Moving to the 2011s, these are beautiful wines across the board and show perfumed, fresh and lively profiles. Tel. (831) 637-9170; www.calerawine.com
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Antonio Galloni, Vinous
Jeb Dunnuck, Wine Advocate
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Calera's 2012 Pinot Noir Central Coast is gorgeous. Sweet, floral aromatics meld into bright red fruit in a silky, understated Pinot Noir bursting with class and pure polish. The 2012 is a wine of superb balance and grace. Once again, Calera has done an incredible job with the Central Coast bottling.
About the producer
Discover the wines from Josh Jensen’s pioneering estate in the Mount Harlan AVA, crafting elegant Pinot Noir from limestone soils in California