Calera Winery

Calera Winery is located on the Central Coast of California and produces Pinot Noir wines. The winery operates in a region known for cool-climate viticulture, where maritime influences moderate temperatures and create conditions favorable for Pinot Noir cultivation.

The Central Coast appellation encompasses a large geographic area stretching across several counties, including San Luis Obispo and Monterey. This region's varied elevation, soil types, and microclimates allow for the production of Pinot Noir with distinct characteristics, often displaying good acidity and a balance between ripe fruit and more delicate, mineral-driven flavors. The cooler coastal valleys in particular have become recognized for quality Pinot Noir production.

Calera's current range includes Central Coast Pinot Noir, which represents their approach to the varietal across the broader appellation. Pinot Noir from this region typically shows the grape's characteristic red fruit flavors alongside complexity derived from the maritime-influenced growing conditions of the California coast.