Category Archives: San Benito County

Calera Mt. Harlan Viognier 2009

Posted on October 18, 2010 by RJ

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 … Continue reading →

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Calera Viognier 2008

Posted on April 27, 2010 by RJ

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 RJ

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 RJ

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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Williams Selyem Vista Verde Pinot 2006

Posted on December 11, 2008 by RJ

Williams Selyem San Benito County, Vista Verde Vineyard, Pinot Noir 2006 Tasted at the Wine & Spirts Magazine panel tasting last week, this was one of the eleven of 45 wines passed through to the next round. In the nose, … Continue reading →

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