Calera Jensen Vineyard Pinot Noir 2020 750ml

Professional Ratings

• 98 Points Wilfred Wong of Wine.com
  COMMENTARY: The Calera Jensen Vineyard Pinot Noir will always have a special place in my heart. I met both the man, Josh Jensen, and his wine when I tasted the 1978 vintage upon its release when we and the wine were both young. The 2020 vintage is outstanding as it stars in the Pinot Noir category which has grown and matured exponentially. TASTING NOTES: This wine is all about purity as it shines with berries, wild strawberries, and shadings of earth. Pair it with a grilled lamb and jasmine rice. (Tasted: April 19, 2023, San Francisco, CA)
• 97 Points James Suckling

  A more tannin-driven pinot with dried strawberry and lemongrass character. Medium-bodied with firm tannins and a fresh and vivid finish.

• 94 Points Wine Spectator
  Shows nice contrast, with a fairly broad black cherry and mulberry fruit core, which is eventually harnessed through the finish by racy red tea and mineral notes. Offers generous lively, savory chaparral notes that dart around, lending a mouthwatering edge. Delivering lovely range and character, this should develop nicely in the cellar. Best from 2025 through 2035. 1,000 cases made.
• 92 Points Wine Enthusiast

  Ripe and heavily extracted on the nose, this bottling offers dried plum, wild juniper and strong leather aromas on the nose. The palate is packed with wild chaparral herb flavors that enliven the baked red fruit and spicy leather flavors.