In 1975, legendary vintner and pioneer Josh Jensen founded Calera (Spanish for “lime kiln”) high in the Gavilan Mountains of California’s majestic Central Coast. In the four decades since, Calera has helped establish the Central Coast as one of the New World’s most exciting wine regions, while earning acclaim as one of California’s iconic wineries.

Made from a handful of the finest vineyards on the Central Coast, this lush and vibrant Pinot Noir displays alluring layers of blackberry jam, red cassis and Bing cherry, underscored by hints of wild game and pennyroyal that add nuance and complexity to a long, focused finish.

“A great taste of this iconic estate without breaking the bank, this bottling is light in the glass with aromas of dried cherry, scorched earth and chaparral spice. The palate combines cranberry sauce and toasted sagebrush with an ample tannin profile.”
91 points, Matt Kettmann, Wine Enthusiast, October 2023

“This is savory and flavorful, with scents of plum cake, a hint of smoky bacon and leather. It’s delivered with a juicy freshness, with a lean finish for a plate of carbonara.”
91 points, Patrick J. Comiskey, Wine & Spirits Magazine, February 2023

“Bright and fresh, with crisp lines to the mix of red and black cherry fruit, backed by light chalk and savory threads on the pure finish. Modest in scale but precise. Drink now through 2028. 25,500 cases made.”
90 points, James Molesworth, Wine Spectator, September 2023