The Mills Vineyard iteration of Calera’s 2021 Pinot Noir is a little lighter on its feet than the Selleck Vineyard from that vintage (three 2021 Calera Pinot Noirs from different vineyards were tasted blind at the same time), showing more red cherry, hints of cardamom, dry earth brown spice and a little more evident oak at present. Not to worry — this will resolve into championship middleweight as the oak folds in.
93 Rich Cook
Calera, Mt. Harlan (San Benito County, California) Mills Vineyard Pinot Noir 2021 ($95)
By Rich Cook
