Wine
Case of 2015 Oppenlander Pinot Noir, Calstar Cellars
- Item Number
- 5119
- Estimated Value
- 360 USD
- Sold
- 300 USD to bm55fc10b
- Number of Bids
- 14 - Bid History
Item Description
Calstar Cellars began in 2001 with the goal of producing exclusive, hand-crafted wines with a food-friendly focus.
The Shandel vineyard site for this wine is located just outside of Comptche, almost 10 miles inland from the Pacific Ocean with plenty of summer sunshine. Afternoon breezes and heavy morning fog keep average temperatures cool and extend the growing season well into to autumn. This site is unique in that it is not planted on rootstock; instead, the Dijon clones are own-rooted in a pocket of heavy clay loam that is unique to the Comptche area.
Vibrant ruby violet in color, the 2015 Oppenlander Vineyard Pinot Noir embodies the classic, brooding dark fruit and earth of Mendocino Pinots, but with the startling concentration and intensity found only in such historic vineyard sites as this.
On the nose, it leads with loamy mushroom, jammy berry and soft cedarwood – all notes that harken to the own-rooted vines in heavy clay soil. The palate follows suit and does not disappoint: primary flavors of pomegranate and bing cherry quickly recede, setting the show for sweet aged leather, dark chocolate, violets and dusty minerality. Soft, yet chewy tannins balance the cool-climate acidity and bring the wine into balance.
Item Special Note
Wine can be collected from the station in Rohnert Park by appointment starting Thursday May 5, 2022.
Can also be shipped at the bidder's expense within California only. Shipping outside the state of California is not permitted.
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