Planted in 1998, Ryan is named after Jim Ryan, Calera’s vineyard manager since 1979. The young vines from the Ryan vineyard produce wines of bright, lively red fruit just beginning to hint at that definitive Mt. Harlan minerality.

The 2021 Ryan Vineyard Pinot Noir is bright, lively and beautifully composed with enticing aromas of Rainier cherry, sage and white pepper. On the palate, alluring layers of blackberry, Bing cherry and sarsaparilla are underscored by sleek, age-worthy tannins and that carry the wine to a long, focused finish.

“A packed red, with a core of mulled dark currant, black cherry and blackberry paste flavors that are dense yet defined, while singed anise, alder and warm earth notes fill in throughout. The rigid structure carries the finish, leaving a chalky, mouthwatering echo. With the fruit to match its matrix, this should be a beauty at its peak. Best from 2026 through 2040. 1,100 cases made.”
96 points, James Molesworth, Wine Spectator, September 2024