Caliza 2023 Azimuth, Willow Creek District, Paso Robles ($82)
This blend of 41% Mourvèdre, 26% Grenache, 26% Syrah, and 7% Mataro is a Rhône variety lover’s dream. Bittersweet dark chocolate and licorice lead the parade of deeply layered flavors,
This blend of 41% Mourvèdre, 26% Grenache, 26% Syrah, and 7% Mataro is a Rhône variety lover’s dream. Bittersweet dark chocolate and licorice lead the parade of deeply layered flavors,
A bright, juicy, clean, and refreshing saké, with a lush, full-bodied, creamy mid-center, and built on tropical fruit notes and expressive white floral character, which complements the more orchard-fruit-driven palate,
Ripe and juicy, with energy and stamina. The flow of red berries wash over white pepper, calming any edges. Vanilla and red plum team up on the gratifying finish.
With a unique production approach of 18 months in 59% concrete egg, 41% neutral French oak, 59% concrete egg, 25% 400L, and 16% 265L barrels, this 100% Grenache exhibited a
With five months of barrel aging in 77% neutral French oak, along with the expected stainless-steel barrels, the outcome is a salty sea breeze with a caress of lemon chiffon
An indigenous white grape from Sicily’s Mt. Etna, it displays excellent character high atop Centennial Mountain Vineyard’s schist soil, at 2,000 feet. Mineral tones gleam, with electrifying lemon verbena and
Steely, with tart lemon wedge and a beaming acidity. Vivacious and focused, amplified to a high frequency. Sweet basil and crisp pear filter through on the vibrating finish.
In a blind tasting, this red could fool the best palate into believing it hailed from Piedmont. Dusky tannins are refined and elegant, with rose petals and vibrant cherries. Crisp
With spice lining a bevy of fruit – from plum to cherries and quince – and enveloped by angelic floral tones, the wine shows a balance of backbone as much
Well-structured with plush tannins, this wine captures intensity and finesse. With small amounts of Malbec and Petite Sirah, the wine is silky, with a demeanor of impactful grace. Flavors of