Calera Mt. Harlan Jensen Vineyard Pinot Noir 2017
At more than 40 years old, the coveted old vines of Jensen Vineyard have produced a wine that impeccably balances elegance and complexity with depth and gravitas. Enticing aromas of blackberry, orange peel and spearmint hover above the glass. On the palate, layers of cherry and sassafras mingle with the dark berry flavors, while silky tannins and excellent natural acidity carry the wine to lush, vibrant conclusion.
| Wine Spectator: 90 |
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| Burnished, with vanilla and spice notes accenting the plum pastry and dark cherry flavors. The toasty finish lingers, offering sandalwood details. |
| Wine Advocate: 93 |
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| Aged 17 months in 20% new oak, the pale to medium ruby colored 2017 Pinot Noir Jensen Vineyard is scented of cranberries, Earl Grey tea, dried flowers, dust, crushed stone, dried thyme and blackberries with hints of mushrooms, tree bark and cured meats. The palate is light to medium-bodied and intense with very pretty layers, a gently grainy frame and a long, juicy, nuanced finish. |
| Wine Enthusiast: 91 |
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| Shy aromas of black plum, mace and rusty earth show on the nose of this bottling. Dried cherry and cranberry flavors meet with dried mushroom on the palate, which is elegant while mellow. |
| Jeb Dunnuck: 99 |
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| My favorite in the lineup, the 2017 Pinot Noir Jensen Vineyard is stunning in every way. Gorgeous black raspberry fruits, lots of floral, scorched earth, and sappy herb aromatics, medium to full-bodied richness, flawless balance, and a great finish all make for one of the most captivating Pinot Noirs in the vintage. It's brilliant today yet should easily evolve for 15 years or more. |