Calera, Central Coast (California) Pinot Noir 2022

 For all the vineyard-designated offerings that Calera offers, you might expect that their macro appellation Pinot Noir would be a step down in quality.  I would say quality isn’t the question.  It is always good to have a wine that is great to drink immediately upon release, and this one does that job with typical Calera attention to detail.  Bright fruit, well chosen barrel spice and cool climate acidity combine to make a food-friendly Pinot that is ready to go and won’t break the bank.  We can always use more of that.