by Ray Johnson | Oct 18, 2010 | California, Mt. Harlan, San Benito County, Viognier
At the Wine & Spirits Magazine tasting today we found a number of delicious wines, among them this gem from an icon estate in the Gavilan Range. Calera, Mt. Harlan, Viognier 2009 This Viognier showcases floral notes and minerality in the nose. In the mouth it is...
by Ray Johnson | Apr 27, 2010 | California, Mt. Harlan, San Benito County, Viognier
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 and displays a sensuous...
by Ray Johnson | Aug 4, 2009 | California, Mt. Harlan, Pinot Noir, San Benito County
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 and on – very...
by Ray Johnson | Jan 22, 2009 | California, Mt. Harlan, Pinot Noir, San Benito County
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
by Ray Johnson | Apr 10, 2008 | California, Mt. Harlan, Pinot Noir, Santa Cruz Mountains
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% winery sample Hallcrest Calera...
