2021 Calera "Ryan" Mt. Harlan Pinot Noir
96WS
95RP
95VN
94JS
94WE
$89.95
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96
Wine Spectator
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.
Professional Reviews
95
Wine Advocate
The 2021 Pinot Noir Ryan Vineyard hails from 1998 plantings with tighter spacing than their old-vine counterparts, producing one of the more dramatic and decadent wines in the lineup. Distinctively alpine aromas of spearmint and dried sage are woven with black fruits and cola accents. The palate is simultaneously the most concentrated and lifted of the Pinot Noir selections, closing with a long, layered finish that brings together persistent yet precise tannins, bracing acidity and a firm, sturdy core of fruit.
95
Vinous
Broad-shouldered and edgy, the 2021 Pinot Noir Ryan Vineyard is a forceful, imposing Pinot with inky, spicy blue/black fruit buried beneath a shield of mountain tannin. Muscle and power are the hallmarks of this site, and the 2021 delivers all that and more. Deep and brooding, the long growing season imbued the Ryan with fantastic complexity. Park the car for a while and wait for this to come around—you’ll be handsomely rewarded.
94
James Suckling
So generous, ripe and rich, but firmly wrapped in tannins and fresh acidity. This tension gives the wine super appeal, balancing the gorgeous strawberry and red cherry notes with a firm texture, leading to nuances of sour cherries, star anise and white pepper. Full-bodied. Drink now or hold.
Details
| Type | Red Wine |
|---|---|
| Varietal | Pinot Noir |
| Origin | Santa Maria/Santa Barbara, California, United States |
| Bottle Size | 750 mL |
| Alcohol Content | 13.9% |
| SKU | 2081008 |