98 Pts Outstanding, near perfect Pinot Noir! Beautiful full red color, unsullied by aging, gorgeous nose, of subtle black cherry morphing to strawberry and sharp but appealing rhubarb, teak, old leather, with hint of rose petals, an astonishing sophisticated finish that demanded, "more!" Bravo, Calera! This wine is being underrated, I promise you!
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This bottle belied the critics' drinking window--it was still going strong with transparent red without obvious browning and plenty going on in the glass. A proper pinot noir--elegant, restrained, and delicious.
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11/12/2021 - fcxj wrote: 88 Points
Better than prune-like 1999, but not particularly elegant either.
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3/20/2020 - Markzittman Likes this wine: 81 Points
Liked this better than I expected. Would get more
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6/18/2017 - KerryH wrote:
98 Pts Outstanding, near perfect Pinot Noir! Beautiful full red color, unsullied by aging, gorgeous nose, of subtle black cherry morphing to strawberry and sharp but appealing rhubarb, teak, old leather, with hint of rose petals, an astonishing sophisticated finish that demanded, "more!" Bravo, Calera! This wine is being underrated, I promise you!
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5/27/2016 - Italiana Likes this wine:
This bottle belied the critics' drinking window--it was still going strong with transparent red without obvious browning and plenty going on in the glass. A proper pinot noir--elegant, restrained, and delicious.
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3/29/2016 - Italiana wrote:
Fairly dark red. Savory aromas. Fruit pretty well faded in this bottle. Good acidity. Medium body. Short finish.
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