This venerable winery, one of the pioneers in producing Burgundy-styled Pinot Noirs and white wines from California, has fashioned an authentic tasting 2007 Aligote. Aromas of white corn, crushed rocks, and currants emerge from this medium-bodied, crisp, stony effort. Based more on minerality and crispness than on texture and fruit depth, it offers a good introduction to this varietal. In retrospect, 2006 does not appear to be a very strong vintage for Calera Pinot Noir, but the wines are complex, approachable, and very Burgundian. In a completely different style, the more concentrated 2005s exhibit deeper color as well as more texture, depth, and length. This is a vintage for Calera that should age beautifully for 15 or more years, given the winery’s history of its top vintages aging brilliantly.Tel. (831) 637-9170; Fax (831) 637-9070