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2018 Chamisal Vineyards Califa Pinot Noir

Removed from a temperature and humidity controlled wine storage unit; Purchased direct from winery

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RATINGS

93Vinous / IWC

...highly perfumed bouquet evokes fresh red fruits, vanilla, candied rose and Asian spices, along with a smoky mineral overtone. Juicy, lithe and animated on the palate, offering sweet, mineral-laced raspberry, cherry cola and spicecake flavors... Delivers a suave blend of power and delicacy and finishes on a gently tannic note, showing outstanding clarity and persistence.

91Wine Enthusiast

Elegant layers of boysenberry, caramel and vanilla make for a rich nose...palate is full and comforting with flavors of vanilla, oak, baked cherry and boysenberry pie, proving very satisfying to many flavor preferences.

REGION

United States, California, Central Coast, Edna Valley

Edna Valley AVA is within San Luis Obispo County, and within the large Central Coast AVA. Edna Valley became an AVA in 1982 and it includes 22,400 acres of extremely fertile land blessed with a long growing season. Pinot Noir and Chardonnay are the principal grapes, though Syrah, Sauvignon Blanc, Pinot Gris, Albarino, Grenache, Viognier, Merlot and Petite Sirah also are grown. Spanish missionaries were growing grape vines in the Edna Valley in the 18th century, but the valley’s modern wine industry took off in the 1970s. Today there are more than 50 Edna Valley wineries.

TYPE

Red Wine, Pinot Noir

This red wine is relatively light and can pair with a wide variety of foods. The grape prefers cooler climates and the wine is most often associated with Burgundy, Champagne and the U.S. west coast. Regional differences make it nearly as fickle as it is flexible.

VINTAGE

2018 Chamisal Vineyards Califa Pinot Noir