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2018 Calera Mt. Harlan Pinot Noir Mills Vineyard

2018 Calera Mt. Harlan Pinot Noir Mills Vineyard

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SKU: CL18MLPN
Planted in 1984, at an elevation of 2,200 feet, Mills Vineyard consistently yields an effortlessly complex wine that strikes a lovely balance between elegance and energy. Offering the classic red berry and cherry flavors that Mills is known for, along with deeper layers of lush black fruit, thyme and white pepper, there is a graceful suppleness to this wine that carries it to a sleek, focused finish.
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Wine Profile

Production Notes
Varietal Composition: 100% Pinot Noir
Winemaker Notes
Planted in 1984, at an elevation of 2,200 feet, Mills Vineyard consistently yields an effortlessly complex wine that strikes a lovely balance between elegance and energy. Offering the classic red berry and cherry flavors that Mills is known for, along with deeper layers of lush black fruit, thyme and white pepper, there is a graceful suppleness to this wine that carries it to a sleek, focused finish.
Production
The quality of the 2018 growing season on Mt. Harlan was fantastic. After warm early spring weather led to an early budbreak, the temperatures cooled in late-spring, followed by sunny days with moderate temperatures throughout the summer. This provided us with long hangtimes, which resulted in exceptional ripeness, while preserving excellent natural acidity in the grapes. The one negative was that the cool early weather during bloom caused a bit of shatter and reduced yields. While the crops were small, the quality was outstanding, producing beautifully complex wines, with lovely structure, and pure, varietal flavors.

Wine Specs

Wine Specs
Vintage
2018
Varietal
Pinot Noir
Appellation
Mt. Harlan
Vineyard Designation
Mills Vineyard
Acid
0.62 g/100 ml
pH
3.58
Aging
Aged 18 months in 100% French oak 30% new, 70% neutral
Fermentation
Whole cluster fermented with native yeast
Alcohol %
14.4
Wine Spectator
92
Wine Enthusiast
93
Wine Review Online
94
Wine & Spirits
94

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$110.00
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750ml

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4 Standard Bottles

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