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9.3

The 1989 Pinot Noir Jensen Vineyard from Calera is a real surprise. I am inexperienced with respect to mature Californian Pinot Noir, and Josh Jensen’s wine was a revelation. Candied red fruit commingles with blood orange and Kirsch, unmistakably not from Burgundy because it is too rich, but it is certainly not over-ripe. The palate is overly sweet and Californian on the entry. Still, there is structure behind this Pinot extant after more than three decades, with quite plush raspberry fruit on the quintessentially Californian finish. It's just a lovely wine that is, once again, perfect to drink now. (Neal Martin, Vinous, April 2024)
— 13 days ago

Adam Kincaid

8.9

Really solid california chardonnay that gives you all that you want in this varietal from that region. Light golden color. Has a toasty and slightly oxidized nose that gives way to tropical fruits. Mostly pineapple. Great structure, strong acidity but not biting. More tropical flavors inside with vanilla, some lemon butter, and a nice oak finish. — 2 months ago

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joe mama

9.0

Hits above its price point..it has nice balance and minerality with great mouthfeel.will be a goto when i see it — 4 months ago

David T

Independent Sommelier/Wine Educator

9.3

Winemaker poured me this treat at the Grand Opening of Pebble Beach Food & Wine. Out of mag and delicious. Still shinning after 35 years plus. — 20 days ago

Eric Urbani

9.5

A tasting of six aged white Rhônes, including 20 and 35-year-old Hermitages vs a Chapoutier Saint-Joseph Blanc (Les Granits) a 19-year-old Esprit from Tablas Creek, and a Calera Mount Harlan Viognier. This 2009 Chapoutier was the winner for me, and the group. — a month ago

Russ Stoner

9.5

Amazing freshness balancing the emerging tertiary characteristics. True Mt Carmel acidity shining through. — 3 months ago

Brooks Burgum

9.3

We had to overrule the somm and go with this (he was concerned over an asparagus pairing). — 13 days ago

Eric Urbani

9.3

A tasting of six aged white Rhônes, including 20 and 35-year-old Hermitages vs Chapoutier Saint-Joseph Blancs from Les Granits and a 19-year-old Esprit from Tablas Creek, Beaucastel's sister winery in Paso Robles, as well as one of the first great Viogniers to come out of California, the 2009 Calera Mount Harlan. The Tablas Creek held up well against these heavyweights, coming in second place. — a month ago

Scott@Mister A’s-San Diego

9.1

2020 vintage. Via Coravin. A little lighter than usual upon release. Need to revisit in six months. 2.7.24. — 3 months ago

Rich Bluth

9.2

drink now! perfect! — 4 months ago