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2022 Calera Pinot Noir "de Villiers Vineyard"

Calera 2022 de Villiers Vineyard Pinot Noir

Winery: Calera

Vintage: 2022

Wine Name/Vineyard: "de Villiers Vineyard"

Wine Category: Pinot Noir

Grape blend: 100% Pinot Noir

Bottle size: 750 ml

Region: Mt. Harlan

State or country: CA

Price: $100

Cases produced: 531

KWG Score: 93.5 (based on 1 review)

Ken's Wine Rating: Very Good+ (93.5)

Review date: April 1, 2025

Wine Review: This slightly opaque and dark ruby colored Pinot Noir from Calera opens with a dried strawberry and dark chocolate bouquet with hints of cherry-cola, graphite, and violet. On the palate, this wine is medium plus bodied with integrated medium plus acidity. The mouthfeel is balanced, round, and fresh. The flavor profile is stewed plum and graphite blend with notes of very dark chocolate dust and espresso. We also detected hints of tobacco and black raspberry. The finish is dry, and its flavors, acidity, and fine medium tannins drift away nicely. We would pair this Pinot with rosemary encrusted lamb lollipops. Enjoy - KWGTP

Winemaker Notes: Not Available

Buy it: Use 1000 Corks to find stores that sell Calera 2022 de Villiers Vineyard Pinot Noir.

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