{"product_id":"calera-mills-vineyard-pinot-noir-2012","title":"Calera Mills Vineyard Pinot Noir 2012","description":"\u003cp\u003eCalera Mills Vineyard Pinot Noir 2012 is a striking example of what California can achieve when Pinot Noir is planted in the right place. Sourced from the limestone-rich slopes of Mount Harlan, this wine combines Burgundian elegance with impressive depth and intensity, making it both highly expressive today and built for the long haul.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMakuprofiili\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIn the glass, it shows the polished, translucent color typical of finely made Pinot Noir, hinting at both freshness and concentration. The nose is layered and inviting, with dark cherry, strawberry, clove, thyme, sage, and a subtle cocoa note giving it an aromatic complexity that feels both savory and fruit-driven.\n\nOn the palate, the wine is rich yet poised, unfolding with blackcurrant, dark plum, and cloudberry alongside mushrooms, black pepper, and a touch of grilled tomato. There is excellent structure beneath the fruit, and while the wine already offers plenty of pleasure, it has the balance and concentration to develop gracefully over time.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eViininvalmistus\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eMills Vineyard was planted in 1984 on Mount Harlan, where the soils are unusually high in limestone, echoing some of the finest Pinot Noir sites in Burgundy. The cool, favorable climate adds freshness and definition, helping the fruit retain precision and aromatic lift. Winemaker Mike Waller has shaped the wine with care, aging it for 17 months in French oak barrels, 30% of which were new, to add texture, spice, and complexity without overwhelming the vineyard character.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRuoka \u0026amp; tarjoilu\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis Pinot Noir pairs beautifully with duck, roast chicken, quail, wild mushroom dishes, herb-crusted pork, and earthy vegetarian plates. Serve it at around 16–18°C, and consider a short decant of 30–60 minutes if opening it young or if you want to let the savory nuances fully emerge.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTuottaja\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCalera was founded by Josh Jensen and has become one of California’s most respected producers of site-driven Pinot Noir and Chardonnay. The estate is especially significant for its pioneering work on Mount Harlan, where its limestone soils have helped establish a distinctive style that bridges California richness with Burgundian finesse. Over the years, Calera has earned a strong reputation for wines of structure, purity, and long aging potential.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Calera","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49122454995186,"sku":"FW-6496","price":106.52,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0826\/4810\/5202\/files\/cl14mlpn-full-_small__1_1_1_1.png?v=1777476114","url":"https:\/\/bottlehero.fi\/products\/calera-mills-vineyard-pinot-noir-2012","provider":"Bottle Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}