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Calstar Cellars
| Owner(s) | Richard Davis |
| Web site | www.calstarcellars.com |
| Link to this site |
Calstar Cellars is winemaker's Richard Davis' own label started in 2001. Davis has been a winemaker for over 20 years and has done stints at Flowers Vineyard & Winery, Tandem Winery and two central coast wineries. He is currently the winemaker for Londer Vineyards, Halleck Vineyards and La Czar Vineyards.
He has released a Sonoma Coast Pinot Noir from both Sangiacomo and Halberg Vineyards and a vineyard-designated Pinot Noir from Londer Estate. In 2009, he added River's Edge Vineyard in the Anderson Valley to his Pinot Noir lineup.
The wines are available on the website.
Articles About Calstar Cellars
Reviewed Wines
2007 Calstar Cellars Sonoma Coast Pinot Noir
14.2% alc., $22.
From winemaker Rick Davis (Londer, Halleck).
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The nose starts off
bright with aromas of black cherries, red berries, spring herbs and a
hint of oak. Over time in the glass, the intensity fades unveiling notes
of wet leaves and brioche. Nicely herbed red fruits with discreet
richness, soft tannins, and moderate persistence. A workhorse Pinot
that is not extraordinary, but has everything in check leading to a pleasant
drinking experience that is value-priced to boot. Decent (+)
Reviewed February 15, 2010
ARTICLE »
2006 Calstar Cellars Sonoma Coast Pinot Noir
14.2% alc., $28.50. This is winemaker Richard
Davis’s own label. He also makes the wines at Halleck Vineyard and Londer Vineyards. Best of
Class winner at the 2008 Sonoma County Harvest Fair Wine Competition. Sourced from Sangiacomo
and Hallberg vineyards.
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Bright Bing cherry initially, developing a darker fruit profile with time in the
glass. Cherry-driven flavors with a hint of prune, tea and subtle oak. A very satisfying drink that is
silky textured and beautifully composed. Not a serious wine, but readily accessible and a good value.
Reviewed November 17, 2008
ARTICLE »
2006 Calera Reed Vineyard Mt. Harlan Pinot Noir
14.4% alc., 929 cases, $42. Yields were 3.0 tons
per acre. Aged 14 months in 30% new French oak. Unfiltered.
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Lightest in color of the 2006 Pinot Noirs.
Very charming perfume of redder fruits including strawberries and red currents with a hint of baking
spice. Reddest fruit flavors of the 2006 Calera Pinot Noirs and the most elegant and approachable wine
of the lineup. Very nuanced with notes of raspberries, pomegranate, forest floor, and minerals with a
little steeliness to the finish. Plenty of upfront charm and still drinking beautifully the next day from an
opened and re-corked bottle, indicating the potential for longevity.
Reviewed October 15, 2009
ARTICLE »
2007 Calstar Cellars Sonoma Coast Pinot Noir
14.2% alc., $22. From winemaker Rick Davis (Londer, Halleck). · The nose starts off bright with aromas of black cherries, red berries, spring herbs and a hint of oak. Over time in the glass, the intensity fades unveiling notes of wet leaves and brioche. Nicely herbed red fruits with discreet richness, soft tannins, and moderate persistence. A workhorse Pinot that is not extraordinary, but has everything in check leading to a pleasant drinking experience that is value-priced to boot. Decent (+) Reviewed February 15, 2010 ARTICLE »
2006 Calstar Cellars Sonoma Coast Pinot Noir
14.2% alc., $28.50. This is winemaker Richard Davis’s own label. He also makes the wines at Halleck Vineyard and Londer Vineyards. Best of Class winner at the 2008 Sonoma County Harvest Fair Wine Competition. Sourced from Sangiacomo and Hallberg vineyards. · Bright Bing cherry initially, developing a darker fruit profile with time in the glass. Cherry-driven flavors with a hint of prune, tea and subtle oak. A very satisfying drink that is silky textured and beautifully composed. Not a serious wine, but readily accessible and a good value. Reviewed November 17, 2008 ARTICLE »
2006 Calera Reed Vineyard Mt. Harlan Pinot Noir
14.4% alc., 929 cases, $42. Yields were 3.0 tons per acre. Aged 14 months in 30% new French oak. Unfiltered. · Lightest in color of the 2006 Pinot Noirs. Very charming perfume of redder fruits including strawberries and red currents with a hint of baking spice. Reddest fruit flavors of the 2006 Calera Pinot Noirs and the most elegant and approachable wine of the lineup. Very nuanced with notes of raspberries, pomegranate, forest floor, and minerals with a little steeliness to the finish. Plenty of upfront charm and still drinking beautifully the next day from an opened and re-corked bottle, indicating the potential for longevity. Reviewed October 15, 2009 ARTICLE »
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