Established 1975. In 1975, legendary vintner and pioneer Josh Jensen founded Calera (Spanish for lime kiln) high on the majestic slopes of Mt. Harlan in the Gavilan Mountains of California's Central Coast. In these low-yielding, limestone-rich sols and cool, arid climate, he began planting estate vineyards that are now recognized as some of thew New World's most treasured Pinot Noir sites. calerawine.com. 14.5% alc by vol. 29