94 Points - Wine Spectator
2021 Calera Mt. Harlan Pinot Noir Selleck Vineyard
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Calera’s Mt. Harlan Vineyards are located in the Gabilan Mountains 25 miles east of the Monterey Bay. The site was chosen for its limestone soils and ideal climate. At an average elevation of 2,200 feet it is among the highest and coolest vineyard sites in California.
Wine Spectator
94
Wine Advocate
95
Wine Profile
Production Notes
Varietal Composition: 100% Pinot Noir
Winemaker Notes
Showcasing the poise and purity that make the 1975 Pinot Noir plantings at Selleck Vineyard so special, this alluring Pinot Noir offers soaring aromas of ripe red cherry, raspberry and papaya. The bright red berry flavors are echoed on a beautifully acid-driven palate, with notions of sage and lychee emerging on the long, lavish finish.
Production
The 2021 growing season began with very little winter rainfall on Mt. Harlan followed by moderate spring temperatures that led to a typically timed budbreak. While the temperate weather led to a uniform bloom and set, overall yields on Mt. Harlan were down significantly. Throughout the remainder of spring and summer the weather continued to be mild, resulting in a somewhat later-than-normal veraison, with harvest commencing just six weeks later. Reflecting the combination of low yields and excellent weather, our 2021 wines display beautiful depth and concentration, with refreshing acidity and full fruit expression.
Wine Specs
Wine Specs
Vintage
2021
Varietal
Pinot Noir
Appellation
Mt. Harlan
Vineyard Designation
Selleck Vineyard
Acid
0.63 g/100 ml
pH
3.50
Aging
Aged 18 months in French oak 30% new, 70% neutral
Fermentation
100% whole cluster with indigenous yeast
Alcohol %
14.5
Wine Spectator
94
Wine Advocate
95