Calera Ryan Vineyard Pinot Noir 2017

Calera Ryan Vineyard Pinot Noir 2017 is a strikingly dark, intensely flavored expression of Pinot Noir from the elevated slopes of Mount Harlan in California. Though Ryan Vineyard was only planted in 1998, it already shows the mineral edge and depth that have made Calera one of the benchmark names for cool-climate Pinot Noir in the United States.

Tasting Notes
In the glass, it is almost inky in color for Pinot Noir, hinting at the concentration within. The nose is generous and layered, with dark plum, black cherry, and cloudberry lifted by violet, sandalwood, and a subtle earthy-mineral tone. On the palate, the wine delivers rich dark fruit framed by notes of licorice and nutmeg, with a polished, focused texture and a long, lingering finish. This is a wine that can be enjoyed now for its immediate depth and aromatic complexity, but it also has the structure and balance to age beautifully. The wine should continue to evolve gracefully for another 15 years or more, gaining more nuance and savory detail over time.

Production
Ryan Vineyard was planted in 1998 on the rocky, high-elevation terrain of Mount Harlan, a site known for producing Pinot Noirs with pronounced minerality and freshness despite their dark fruit profile. For this vintage, around 70% of the clusters were fermented whole, adding complexity and structure, before the wine was aged for 20 months in French oak barrels, 30% of which were new. The result is a wine that balances ripe fruit, spice, and a distinctly Calera-style sense of place.

Food & Serving
This Pinot Noir is a natural partner for roasted duck, mushroom dishes, game birds, herb-crusted pork, or truffled pasta. Serve it at around 15–17°C, and consider decanting for 30–60 minutes if opening it young, as that will help the wine show its full aromatic range and soften the tannins.

Producer
Calera was founded by Josh Jensen and has become one of California’s most respected producers of Pinot Noir, particularly for its pioneering work on the limestone-rich slopes of Mount Harlan. The estate has earned a strong reputation for crafting structured, age-worthy wines with a clear sense of site, and it remains an important reference point for cool-climate Pinot Noir in the region.

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