{"product_id":"calera-mills-vineyard-pinot-noir-2012","title":"Calera Mills Vineyard Pinot Noir 2012","description":"\u003cp\u003eCalera Mills Vineyard Pinot Noir 2012 is a striking example of California Pinot Noir with a Burgundian soul, grown on the limestone-rich slopes of Mount Harlan. Elegant yet deeply expressive, it combines intensity, freshness, and a sense of place that has long set Calera apart in American Pinot Noir.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIn the glass, it shows a graceful, polished appearance typical of mature Pinot Noir. The bouquet is layered and inviting, with dark cherry, strawberry, clove, thyme, sage, and a subtle cocoa note leading the way.\n\nThe palate is vivid and complex, unfolding with blackcurrant, dark plum, and cloudberry, followed by earthy mushroom, black pepper, and a hint of grilled tomato. It has the structure and balance to age beautifully for years, but it is already very rewarding now with its combination of depth, finesse, and energy.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProduction\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eMills Vineyard was planted in 1984 on Mount Harlan, where limestone-rich soils echo some of the great Pinot Noir sites of Burgundy. The cool climate and high-altitude conditions help preserve freshness and aromatic complexity, making it an ideal setting for refined, age-worthy Pinot Noir. Winemaker Mike Waller aged the wine for 17 months in French oak barrels, including 30% new oak, adding texture and subtle spice without overpowering the fruit.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFood \u0026amp; Serving\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis Pinot Noir pairs beautifully with roast duck, quail, herb-crusted lamb, mushroom dishes, or salmon with earthy accompaniments. Serve slightly cool, ideally around 16–18°C, and consider decanting for 30–60 minutes if drinking it young to let the aromatics and savoury layers open fully.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProducer\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCalera is one of California’s most respected producers of Pinot Noir, founded by Josh Jensen, who was inspired by Burgundy and sought out limestone soils in California to make world-class Pinot. The estate on Mount Harlan has become a benchmark for cool-climate, site-driven wines and a reference point for serious American Pinot Noir. Over the years, Calera has earned a strong reputation for producing wines of purity, structure, and longevity.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Calera","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54255010906449,"sku":"FW-6496","price":106.48,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0874\/0614\/9969\/files\/cl14mlpn-full-_small__1_1_1_1.png?v=1783455592","url":"https:\/\/bottlehero.com\/products\/calera-mills-vineyard-pinot-noir-2012","provider":"Bottle Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}