Established 1975. In 1975, legendary vintner and pioneer Josh Jensen founded Calera (Spanish for lime kiln) high in the Gavilan Mountains of Californi's majestic Central Coast. In the four decades since, Calera has helped establish the Central Coast as one of the New World's most exciting wine regions, while earning acclaim as one of Califonia's. calerawine.com. Alc. 14.2% by vol. 28.4