One-third is aged in older barrels
This creates a display of contrasts
There is plenty of underlying tension to the lightly mineral-inflected finish that is also clean
which is better known as Pinot Gouges
more so than the more linear and focused 2016 Brunello Pianrosso (that I preferred by a tiny margin)
Calera, Pinot Noir Jensen Brut Zero One-third is aged in olderA racy, voluptuous wine, the 2012 Pinot Noir Jensen Vineyard shows the radiance of the vintage. Sweet red cherries, kirsch, mint, wild flowers and plums flesh out in an open knit, intense wine built on texture. The 2012 remains quite primary. It can be enjoyed today, but will be even better in another few years, once the aromatics develop more fully and some of the baby fat drops off. Antonio Galloni