More About the 2021 CALERA REED VINEYARD MT. HARLAN PINOT NOIR: The 2021 Calera Reed Vineyard Pinot Noir emerges from an improbable Californian terroir: rich in limestone, cooled by mountain air, and remarkably remote. Here, Josh Jensen wagered on capturing Burgundy's essence within the Gabilan Mountains. The outcome of this daring, high-altitude venture is a wine defined by its mineral precision and haunting clarity. Perched at 2,200 feet, Reed Vineyard sits atop a vast limestone deposit, which imparts a distinct mineral clarity and structural precision to the wine. The 2021 vintage is expressive, site-driven, and elegantly unapologetic, offering a wine of striking purity that captures Mt. Harlan's seasonal essence—a true portrait of its terroir. Fermented with native yeast and whole clusters, the wine expresses itself in nuanced tones. The inclusion of stems adds structure and spice, while the minimalist winemaking approach lets the vineyard's character shine through. This wine encapsulates Calera's core values: heritage, intention, and the firm belief that exceptional Pinot Noir can thrive on American limestone. Additional Review: "The 2021 Pinot Noir Reed Vineyard is notably more forward and fruit-driven within the context of the 2021 Calera Pinots, opening with sappy blackberry, dark red raspberry and macerated cherry notes. Accents of toasted sugar, violet and sweet florals build as the Reed delves into pithy grippiness toward the close. Beautifully finessed and particularly fresh, this is still just an infant. It will need either several hours in a decanter or a few years in the cellar to be at its most harmonious and expressive" 94 Points