Central Coast

Medium

Cork

2014 was another extreme drought year on Mt. Harlan, marked by significant vine stress. With no water access on the mountain, roughly 2 million gallons of water were trucked to the vineyards in 2014–2015 to keep the vines alive, especially the younger blocks planted in 1997–1998. The conditions left a clear imprint on the wine, even with extended time in the barrel before bottling. The tannins are unapologetically firm and pronounced, and while the wine feels tight, warm and a bit dusty on the palate, with notes of tart berries, candied fruit, and cocoa powder, the nose shows very high-toned perfumes of sweet flowers, almost talc-like, that really stand out. This is a wine that still has a lot to give and asks for patience, as it will need time in the bottle.

Pinot Noir

Calera, Pinot Noir, Jensen Vineyard, Central Coast, Mt Harlan, California, USA, 2014

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2014 was another extreme drought year on Mt. Harlan, marked by significant vine stress. With no water access on the mountain, ro

Calera, Jensen Vineyard Pinot Noir, Mt Harlan, Central Coast, California, USA 2014

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