Vivid straw-yellow. A suave, intensely perfumed bouquet features fresh pear, tangerine, iodine, buttered toast and smoky minerals that show superb definition and spicy lift. Penetrating, concentrated and sharply focused; a core of juicy acidity supports powerful orchard and citrus fruit and honeysuckle flavors that deepen through the midpalate. Rich but lithe as well, with superb finishing energy and mineral-driven tenacity. (Josh Raynolds, Vinous, September 2020)
— 5 years ago
This is a smooth drinking cab for all occasions — 6 years ago
Citrusy and not too sweet — 6 years ago
Very light and easy drinking. Had it with Thai dinner. Not very acidic, does not have a big earthiness that some roses have. This would be a good pick for people who are in the middle on their thoughts of rose — 6 years ago
Dark ruby in color with aromas of black cherry, lavender, cloves, and caramel. Nicely concentrated red fruit and gravelly minerality are evident on the palate with firm acidity and moderate fine grained tannin evident on the finish. Josh Jensen made this from 100 % organically grown Pinot Noir sourced from vines planted in 1975, fermented with native yeasts, then aged 18 months in 30% new French oak. Consumed from a 375 mL bottle, this wine has the fruit and balance to enjoy now and the structure to allow it to go 15 years or more. 14.3% ABV. $88. — 7 years ago
Nice balance. Berry forward. Nice finish. — 8 years ago
Grapefruit, citrus, floral nose, nice finish. Lovely Riesling. Sweet, but not cloying. — 9 years ago
Total Wine - $17 - gift from my son. Excellent wine. Very smooth version of regular Josh cab. Yummy! — 10 years ago
Very, very smooth. — 12 years ago
Yes it was a Pinot noir Carla — 5 years ago
Soft with a sour finish — 5 years ago
Celebrating the birth of our twins. Prosecco provides by the best Italian friend a guy could have. — 6 years ago
Scrumptious! Vanilla, hazelnut, cinnamon. Smooth, full mouth feel. Great with a grilled sirloin and roasted butternut squash. At the lake w Chas, 11/14/19. $10 — 6 years ago
I’m visiting a friend of mine who doesn’t drink yet has a dozen or so bottles around the house that have been given as gifts. This one struck me since I’m a red head, I HAD to try it. Nice sweet cherry scent with a full a full body plum taste and tart bite at the end. I would definitely drink this again if I only knew where it came from. — 6 years ago
Kelly loves this one too — 7 years ago
(raised in stainless steel tanks and made with no malo) Limpid straw-yellow. Assertive, mineral-accented orchard fruit, melon and fennel aromas are sharpened by hints of ginger and lemon zest. Intense pear skin, Meyer lemon and violet pastille flavors show a suave blend of richness and delicacy thanks to a spine of juicy acidity. Closes minerally, taut and impressively long, leaving a powerful floral note behind. (Josh Raynolds, Vinous, February 2018) — 7 years ago
Fruit forward with a fresh finish, low tannins and good alcohol content — 9 years ago
Not my fav. Pinot Noir but it is delicious — 11 years ago
Very good value for a Reserve Cab. Raspberry and blackberry and slightly nutty flavors. I would buy another bottle or two. — 5 years ago
One of my favorites. Has a little bit of a sweetness to it. — 5 years ago
Smooth with a delightful aroma. Hints of peach and honey. Definitely will get again — 6 years ago
What a great Temp! It really reminded me a strong West Texas Tempranillo. It paired well with Antelope blackstrap. — 6 years ago
Located in the limestone-rich Gavilan Mountains, east of Monterey. Josh Jensen planted Calera's first 23 acres of Pinot Noir in 1975. De Villiers, planted in 1997 on east-facing slopes high on Mt. Harlan. Third year of drought conditions lowered the yield in ‘14, aged for 20 months in new French oak (30% new). Intense aromas of dark berry fruits with rustic spice. Palate shows tart blackberry and dark cherry flavors with smoky tobacco, oak and subtle spice. Tight tannins, lingering complex ending, very nice. — 6 years ago
Blueberries like the other Paso cab, but with more spice, just a little bristley — 7 years ago
Big, rich and bold. Lightly sweet up front and tart + spice on the back. A bit on the tart side of the spectrum for me. Tart fruits really pop! — 8 years ago
Mills vineyard in the Mt. Harlan AVA in San Benito County. Transparent ruby turning orange at the rim. Unmistakeably Pinot Noir in the nose (the French would say "ça pinote") with morello cherries and a subtle earthy spiciness that I associate with a very good Nuits-Saint-Georges. Gains complexity in the glass, very nice smell. Medium-bodied, very balanced with fruit, spices, and present, but well-tamed tannin, fine acidity, perfectly integrated oak and a long spicy finish. Great value too. Josh Jensen never lets you down!
Love the detailed information on the back label too. 2010 vintage, abv 13,8 %. 45 euro. — 9 years ago
Like this as much as the Josh. Maybe a bit fruitier? — 11 years ago
Picked purely because its my sons name. Pleasantly surprised. — 12 years ago
Hiroshi Tominaga
Medium body, well balanced. Good. Bought with JAL points. — 5 years ago