Calera, Ryan Pinot Noir other_regions_australia black cherry

black cherry

and keep for a decade or more after that

Very generous wood and menthol elements are borderline invasive on the liqueur- like aromas of baked plum

otherwise quite muted and rather closed

ample Barolo shows off its personality

Calera, Ryan Pinot Noir other_regions_australia black cherryFrom one of the cooler terroirs on the estate, the 2012 Pinot Noir Ryan Vineyard offers full bodied richness and depth to go with ample sweet black cherries, cassis, sassafras, crushed flowers and toasted spice. A decidedly hedonistic, full throttled example of this cuvee, this superb Pinot Noir firms up nicely on the finish and has a full, layered mid palate. Drink it now, or cellar it for a decade.