This priced-to-sell appellation blend gives hints of what the single-vineyard expressions can do in a more accessible manner. Aromas of pomegranate, green peppercorn and oregano decorate the nose. The palate shows baked plum and strawberry flavors as well as Calera's telltale showing of terpene-laden herbs like bay leaf and marjoram. — Matt Kettmann

Bright wild strawberry aromatics with wildflowers and mint open this entry-level Calera with a fantastic French countryside fruit character. The palate is bright, with dollops of red fruits but a hint of phenolic character followed by wild garrigue notes.

A beautiful, balanced and easygoing wine with almost-sweet cherry and plum flavors on a big, broad texture. Strawberries, red cherries, sweet plums, light baking spices and vanilla bean on light tannins. Full-bodied. Drink now.

The 2022 Pinot Noir Central Coast is one of the few fully destemmed wines in the Calera portfolio. It’s packed with sweet cherry-berry fruit, citrus peel lift and savory, earthy undertones. Morello cherry and marionberry join nips of blood orange zest, sweet tobacco and lavender, blossoming with air to reveal their charms. Linear and driven through the finish, this cleans up nicely and refreshes the palate. This is one heck of a wine at the appellation level, and it’s a great choice for drinking in the near term while you await the 2021s to emerge from their thousand-year slumber. -- Billy Norris

Brought up in 10% new barrels and a larger production release for this estate, the 2022 Pinot Noir Central Coast is ruby-hued and offers a solid nose of ripe framboise, sassafras, and minty, floral-like nuances. It's medium-bodied, round, supple, and undeniably delicious. Drink bottles through 2027. It's a heck of a value.

The 2022 Pinot Noir Central Coast is a lovely introduction to the modern era at Calera, opening with a fragrant, dark-fruited nose lifted by pure herbal and spice aromas. The palate is supple and deftly concentrated, finishing on a balanced note framed by gentle acidity and subtle grip. - Matthew Luczy