October 12, 2018

CALERA “Jensen Vineyard” Pinot Noir 2015

(Mt. Harlan, California) $90

When they first came out, the Calera pinots were among the first in California with cult status. This shows why. Complex, with lots of gravitas.

94 points KM

In the world of wine, what is a snipe?

A. A small bottle of wine holding 187 milliliters

B. A tool that can be inserted into barrels of sweet wines to draw out a sample

C. A device inserted near the roots of vines to measure water availability

D. A round object that can be inserted into hoses to clean them

Also known as a piccolo or split, a snipe is a quarter-bottle of wine (187 milliliters). It’s smaller obviously than a demi or half, which is a half-bottle (375 milliliters). In parts of Great Britain, a favorite late afternoon pick-me-up is a “snipe of Champagne and a scone.”

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CALERA “Jensen Vineyard” Pinot Noir 2015

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