Name: Calera Mt. Harlan Pinot Noir Mills Vineyard
Brand: Calera
SKU: CALERA03
Availability: InStock

Calera Mt. Harlan Pinot Noir Mills Vineyard

$94.97

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.

Description

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.

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Located at an elevation of 2,200 feet, the prized old vines of Mills Vineyard produced a vivacious Pinot Noir in the exceptional 2021 growing season, with potent aromas of pomegranate, strawberry and cedar. On the palate, this wine is elegant and alluring, with silky tannins and pure, flowing flavors of black cherry, black currant and notions of stone fruits.