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2014 Calluna Vineyards Calluna Estate

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Removed from a temperature and humidity controlled wine storage unit; Purchased at auction

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RATINGS

95Wine Enthusiast

Grippy, it's quite savory, highlighted in cedar and pencil shavings that dot a sublime, supple core of tannin, seasoned in dried herb.

93+ Jeb Dunnuck

...brilliant bouquet of blueberries, plums, Asian spice, and cedar. It also picks up classic tobacco and cigar notes with time in the glass. It’s medium-bodied, nicely concentrated, and balanced, with fine tannin.

92Wine Spectator

Exhibits a distinct herbal bent, very rich and structured, with strong, supportive tannins that cut through the core of dark berry flavors. Ends with a lead pencil and graphite profile.

90+ The Wine Advocate

...expressive plum and black berry notes with spice box and incense nuances and an herbal background. Firm, taut and elegant with plenty of expression, the medium-bodied palate is finely constructed with great intensity and length.

17.5Jancis Robinson

...dark spice and toast flavours... Plenty of natural acidity and firm structure...

REGION

United States, California, Sonoma County, Chalk Hill

Sonoma County is not an AVA, but it is a commonly used informal designation for wines made outside of more specific AVAs within Sonoma, which is a large wine producing region just west of Napa Valley. Though Sonoma is often overshadowed by its glamorous neighbor Napa Valley, it has a long history of wine production. The area specialized in jug wine until the mid-20th century, when Sonoma producers took a cue from Napa and started improving quality. Unlike Napa, where Cabernet Sauvignon is king, Sonoma specialized in Chardonnay, Pinot Noir and Zinfandel, though excellent Cabs are produced too. There are at present 16 AVAs within Sonoma County, and, like much of the West Coast of the United States, new AVAs are created in Sonoma County with regularity. Some Sonoma appellations, such as the Russian River Valley, are renowned for Pinot Noir and Chardonnay.

VINTAGE

2014 Calluna Vineyards Calluna Estate