Calera, Ryan Pinot Noir other_regions 60 ha of terres blanches

60 ha of terres blanches

Overall this is fantastic and should effortlessly reward longer-term cellaring yet be approachable after only 5 or so years

raisins) along with a delicious earthy/chalky background

mouthwatering white should open nicely with short-term aging

This isn’t a great example of the appellation but it is not without appeal

Calera, Ryan Pinot Noir other_regions 60 ha of terres blanchesFrom one of the cooler terroirs on the estate, the 2012 Pinot Noir Ryan Vineyard offers full bodied richness and depth to go with ample sweet black cherries, cassis, sassafras, crushed flowers and toasted spice. A decidedly hedonistic, full throttled example of this cuvee, this superb Pinot Noir firms up nicely on the finish and has a full, layered mid palate. Drink it now, or cellar it for a decade.