In 1975, legendary vintner and American wine pioneer Josh Jensen founded Calera (Spanish for "limekiln"), high in the remote Gabilan Mountains of California's windswept Central Coast. There, in Mt. Harlan's low-yielding limestone-rich soils and cool, arid climate, he began planting what would ultimately become six small estate vineyards. These vineyards are recognized today as some of the New World's most revered Pinot Noir sites. Under the stewardship of winemaker Mike Waller, each vineyard is renowned for producing singular wines of uncommon purity, elegance, and aging potential. In addition to its beloved single-vineyard wines, Calera partners with some of the top vineyards on California's majestic Central Coast to make Calera's beautiful Central Coast wines.
