Category Archives: Mt. Harlan

Calera Viognier 2008

Posted on April 27, 2010 by Ray

Calera, Mt. Harlan, Viognier 2008 The smell of this wine is rather entrancing. There’s the peachy fruit associated with Viognier, a nice sense of sweet flowers and enriching notes like vanilla and brown spices. In the mouth it is warm … Continue reading →

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Calera Mills 2006

Posted on August 4, 2009 by Ray

Calera, Mt. Harlan, Mills Vineyard, Pinot Noir 2006 The nose shows cola, freshly dug moist, dark soil and candied berries. The mouth is alive with acidity and raspberries, very concentrated with a long creaminess – this wine just goes on … Continue reading →

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Calera Selleck Pinot 2005

Posted on January 22, 2009 by Ray

Calera, Mt. Harlan, Selleck Vineyard, Pinot Noir 2005 Cherries and a kiss of oak mark the nose while the mouth is an elegant expression of cherries and suppleness without being flabby. P&B in Hollister 15% $62.49 at Bottle Barn Calera

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Heading south of San Francisco for Pinot Noir

Posted on April 10, 2008 by Ray

Hallcrest Vineyards Santa Cruz Mountains Belle Farms Pinot Noir 2005 Earth and brambles to smell with tart cherries and a silky texture. The brett is in check but will be too much for some. Winemaker and proprietor John Schumacher. 13.9% … Continue reading →

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