Calera Pinot Noir 'Muns Vineyard' 2021
Introduction
Calera Pinot Noir Muns Vineyard is a red wine from the United States, specifically from California's Central Coast region and the Santa Cruz Mountains appellation. Calera was founded by Josh Jensen in 1974, who was a pioneer in American Pinot Noir, driven by the belief that limestone-rich soils, as found in Burgundy, were essential to making great wine. Calera began sourcing fruit from Muns Vineyard in the Santa Cruz Mountains in 2015, appreciating the depth and complexity of these wines. The vineyard is located at a high, windswept elevation of 2,600 feet above the fog line, which lengthens the growing season and produces thicker grape skins.
Wine Description
The wine is 100% Pinot Noir. Aromas are inviting, featuring wild strawberry, cherry, sweet plum, and fresh cracked black pepper. Further aromatic notes include red raspberry, mild black cherry, earthy wet stone, dried wildflowers, and a touch of lavender. It is a medium bodied wine. On the palate, there is a lovely balance between acid and tannin that frames the lush berry flavours. Hints of sweet and savoury spice emerge throughout. Stylistically, this windswept mountain vineyard produced a beautifully bright and elegant Pinot Noir. The unpretentious feel of the wine truly expresses its site, offering an enviable earthiness and a slightly rough, brambly character. The wine was aged for 15 months in 100% French oak, 30% new. It concludes with a long, graceful finish. The ABV is 14.5%. Information on the optimal drinking window is not available in the sources. Information on the organic status of the wine is not available in the sources.
Accolades
Wine Enthusiast - 95 points
Wine Spectator - 93 points
Wine Advocate - 92 points
Food Pairing
General food pairings for this style of Californian Pinot Noir include chicken and turkey.
Vintage Quality
The 2021 growing season in the Santa Cruz Mountains began with below average winter rainfall, followed by moderate spring temperatures that led to a typically timed budbreak. The temperate weather continued into summer, which provided extra hangtime for the grapes. The resulting wines offer beautiful depth and concentration, with dynamic acidity and pure, focused flavours.
Introduction
Calera Pinot Noir Muns Vineyard is a red wine from the United States, specifically from California's Central Coast region and the Santa Cruz Mountains appellation. Calera was founded by Josh Jensen in 1974, who was a pioneer in American Pinot Noir, driven by the belief that limestone-rich soils, as found in Burgundy, were essential to making great wine. Calera began sourcing fruit from Muns Vineyard in the Santa Cruz Mountains in 2015, appreciating the depth and complexity of these wines. The vineyard is located at a high, windswept elevation of 2,600 feet above the fog line, which lengthens the growing season and produces thicker grape skins.
Wine Description
The wine is 100% Pinot Noir. Aromas are inviting, featuring wild strawberry, cherry, sweet plum, and fresh cracked black pepper. Further aromatic notes include red raspberry, mild black cherry, earthy wet stone, dried wildflowers, and a touch of lavender. It is a medium bodied wine. On the palate, there is a lovely balance between acid and tannin that frames the lush berry flavours. Hints of sweet and savoury spice emerge throughout. Stylistically, this windswept mountain vineyard produced a beautifully bright and elegant Pinot Noir. The unpretentious feel of the wine truly expresses its site, offering an enviable earthiness and a slightly rough, brambly character. The wine was aged for 15 months in 100% French oak, 30% new. It concludes with a long, graceful finish. The ABV is 14.5%. Information on the optimal drinking window is not available in the sources. Information on the organic status of the wine is not available in the sources.
Accolades
Wine Enthusiast - 95 points
Wine Spectator - 93 points
Wine Advocate - 92 points
Food Pairing
General food pairings for this style of Californian Pinot Noir include chicken and turkey.
Vintage Quality
The 2021 growing season in the Santa Cruz Mountains began with below average winter rainfall, followed by moderate spring temperatures that led to a typically timed budbreak. The temperate weather continued into summer, which provided extra hangtime for the grapes. The resulting wines offer beautiful depth and concentration, with dynamic acidity and pure, focused flavours.
Description
Introduction
Calera Pinot Noir Muns Vineyard is a red wine from the United States, specifically from California's Central Coast region and the Santa Cruz Mountains appellation. Calera was founded by Josh Jensen in 1974, who was a pioneer in American Pinot Noir, driven by the belief that limestone-rich soils, as found in Burgundy, were essential to making great wine. Calera began sourcing fruit from Muns Vineyard in the Santa Cruz Mountains in 2015, appreciating the depth and complexity of these wines. The vineyard is located at a high, windswept elevation of 2,600 feet above the fog line, which lengthens the growing season and produces thicker grape skins.
Wine Description
The wine is 100% Pinot Noir. Aromas are inviting, featuring wild strawberry, cherry, sweet plum, and fresh cracked black pepper. Further aromatic notes include red raspberry, mild black cherry, earthy wet stone, dried wildflowers, and a touch of lavender. It is a medium bodied wine. On the palate, there is a lovely balance between acid and tannin that frames the lush berry flavours. Hints of sweet and savoury spice emerge throughout. Stylistically, this windswept mountain vineyard produced a beautifully bright and elegant Pinot Noir. The unpretentious feel of the wine truly expresses its site, offering an enviable earthiness and a slightly rough, brambly character. The wine was aged for 15 months in 100% French oak, 30% new. It concludes with a long, graceful finish. The ABV is 14.5%. Information on the optimal drinking window is not available in the sources. Information on the organic status of the wine is not available in the sources.
Accolades
Wine Enthusiast - 95 points
Wine Spectator - 93 points
Wine Advocate - 92 points
Food Pairing
General food pairings for this style of Californian Pinot Noir include chicken and turkey.
Vintage Quality
The 2021 growing season in the Santa Cruz Mountains began with below average winter rainfall, followed by moderate spring temperatures that led to a typically timed budbreak. The temperate weather continued into summer, which provided extra hangtime for the grapes. The resulting wines offer beautiful depth and concentration, with dynamic acidity and pure, focused flavours.
