4 | Wine | Central Coast, 86 to 90, 2011

"Light yellow. Spicy, floral and bright on the nose, displaying scents of citrus zest and green apple. A spicy, firm, light-bodied wine with flavors of bitter lemon pith, lime and white pepper. Zesty, firm and focused on the slightly dry-edged finish, with a lingering note of lime."

"Attractive floral, plum and raspberry aromas are elegant and complex, offering a spicy, juicy edge and ending with supple tannins."

"Calera’s 2011 Pinot Noir Central Coast wafts from the glass with freshly cut flowers, sweet red berries and mint. This is a fairly laid-back vintage for the wine, with less of the pure breed of the 2009 and 2010, but frankly that may be an unfair comparison as those wines were superb over achievers. The 2011 is more an inline performer. The tense, saline finish laced with pretty floral and spiced notes is lovely."

"Light yellow-gold. Fresh pineapple and peach aromas are complicated by floral honey, orange zest and dusty minerals. Fleshy and round, offering sappy melon and pit fruit flavors and a touch of candied ginger. A supple, intensely fruity style of California chardonnay, with very good finishing lift and precision."

"Calera’s 2011 Pinot Noir Central Coast wafts from the glass with freshly cut flowers, sweet red berries and mint. This is a fairly laid-back vintage for the wine, with less of the pure breed of the 2009 and 2010, but frankly that may be an unfair comparison as those wines were superb over achievers. The 2011 is more an inline performer. The tense, saline finish laced with pretty floral and spiced notes is lovely."

"Bright gold. Pungent, musky aromas of peach pit, melon, ginger and quinine. Dry and slightly hard-edged, with bitter lemon, apple and ginger flavors displaying good vivacity. The dusty finish leaves a warm, spicy note behind."