Bright aromas of cranberry and ripe raspberries greet the nose, accented by a delicate lift of rose petals. The palate bursts with juicy red fruit, balanced by a subtle hint of dried sage from partial stem inclusion. Mid-palate weight and clean acidity create graceful length, while lingering notes of red fruit are elegantly framed by warm, gentle spice from subtle oak aging.
Lush yet delicately poised, it pairs perfectly with creamy brie or tender lamb shank.
Much of the fruit for our Califa bottling comes from the eastern slopes of our famed Morrito block so it shares some of the characteristics of our flagship pinot. We also blend in fruit from some of the best blocks on the northern edge of our property to make this wine a little more forward and open. We are crafting a wine here that is the best combination of power and pleasure.
