{"product_id":"calera-pinot-noir-central-coast-2018-750ml","title":"Calera - Pinot Noir 2023 (750ml)","description":"\u003cp\u003eIn 1975, legendary vintner and pioneer Josh Jensen founded\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"scayt-misspell-word\" data-scayt-word=\"Calera\" data-wsc-lang=\"en_US\" data-wsc-id=\"mmdjuu7tb58h7j8j5\"\u003eCalera\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e(Spanish for “lime kiln”) high in the Gabilan Mountains of California’s majestic Central Coast. In the four decades since,\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"scayt-misspell-word\" data-scayt-word=\"Calera\" data-wsc-lang=\"en_US\" data-wsc-id=\"mmdjuu7tiq42tgddn\"\u003eCalera\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ehas helped establish the Central Coast as one of the New World’s most exciting wine regions, while earning acclaim as one of California’s iconic wineries. Crafted using grapes from a handful of the finest vineyards on the Central Coast, this alluring wine offers enticing aromatics, soft, velvety\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"scayt-misspell-word\" data-scayt-word=\"tannins\" data-wsc-lang=\"en_US\" data-wsc-id=\"mmdjuuaxavb069vmt\"\u003etannins\u003c\/span\u003e, and vibrant fruit. Nuanced and complex, this\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"scayt-misspell-word\" data-scayt-word=\"Pinot\" data-wsc-lang=\"en_US\" data-wsc-id=\"mmdjuuecw7svfwmce\"\u003ePinot\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"scayt-misspell-word\" data-scayt-word=\"Noir\" data-wsc-lang=\"en_US\" data-wsc-id=\"mmdjuuean4mxq7080\"\u003eNoir\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eshowcases a long, elegant finish, solidifying its status as a regional benchmark.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWinemaker Notes\u003cbr\u003eThis expressive\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"scayt-misspell-word\" data-scayt-word=\"Pinot\" data-wsc-lang=\"en_US\" data-wsc-id=\"mmdjv1kg3myp4ivii\"\u003ePinot\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"scayt-misspell-word\" data-scayt-word=\"Noir\" data-wsc-lang=\"en_US\" data-wsc-id=\"mmdjv1kgzog8b1qol\"\u003eNoir\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ecaptivates with inviting aromas of dark raspberry, sandalwood, and clove. On the palate, layers of blackcurrant and ripe cherry unfold over a backdrop of supple\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"scayt-misspell-word\" data-scayt-word=\"tannins\" data-wsc-lang=\"en_US\" data-wsc-id=\"mmdjv1njuj2gy4mi6\"\u003etannins\u003c\/span\u003e, while hints of baking spice add depth, culminating in a long, polished finish.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eProduction\u003cbr\u003eThe 2023 growing season began with a long, wet winter, followed by an early spring that delayed\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"scayt-misspell-word\" data-scayt-word=\"budbreak\" data-wsc-lang=\"en_US\" data-wsc-id=\"mmdjv1ygzlprdw5py\"\u003ebudbreak\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eacross the Central Coast. Moderate spring weather provided near-ideal conditions for bloom, while the mild temperatures persisted into summer. This extended the ripening period by an additional month, allowing the fruit to achieve exceptional ripeness with a harmonious balance of acidity and concentration.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eProfessional Review\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e93 points Wine Enthusiast\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLeave it to this pioneering Central Coast producer to craft an appellation\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"scayt-misspell-word\" data-scayt-word=\"cuvée\" data-wsc-lang=\"en_US\" data-wsc-id=\"mmdjvwj7730c5l0xm\"\u003ecuvée\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ethat tastes exactly like this region smells. Aromas of sagebrush, pepper, iron and red plum lead into a palate of juniper, bay leaf and pomegranate flavors, proving savory and sunny at once. — Matt Kettmann (11\/2025)\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Calera","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42975580127456,"sku":"101480","price":38.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0649\/9713\/0464\/products\/calera-pinot-noir-central-coast.png?v=1663883604","url":"https:\/\/www.mywineconnection.com\/products\/calera-pinot-noir-central-coast-2018-750ml","provider":"My Wine Connection","version":"1.0","type":"link"}