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2011 Pinot Noir Ryan Vineyard

Wine Details
Producer

Calera

Place of Origin

United States

Mt. Harlan

Central Coast

Color

Red

Grape/Blend

Pinot Noir

Vintages
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Reviews & Tasting Notes

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Drinking Window

2016 - 2031

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This is a fabulous set of new releases from Calera. I have never been crazy about the 2010 Pinots here, but the 2011s see this historic estate back at the top. With one exception, the de Villiers, the Calera Pinots are made with a healthy dose of whole clusters, which gives the wines considerable aromatic lift and complexity. In 2011, the growing season was very mild, with no days above 77 degrees. The harvest took place between late September and early November. As always, most of Calera's entry-level wines weren't ready at the time of this tasting, but they are consistently among the very best values in California. The 2013 Vin Gris of Pinot Noir is a perfect example of that.