Calera’s 2012 Ryan Vineyard Pinot is heftier than is typical for the Carlera style. Yet it retains the essence of what has made Calera a bit of an icon over three-plus decades, showing formidable structure, exquisite balance and elegance at a grand cru level. The flavors of raspberry and dark cherry are fresh and pure, with persistence through the finish that is the mark of an exceptional wine. Lay this one down for a good five years and watch it blossom.
Calera, Mt. Harlan (California) Pinot Noir 2012
By Robert Whitley