The name Califa means "most beautiful one" in a local native language, and each barrel of the vintage is tasted many times after fermentation to select the most opulent and terroir-driven wines for this designation.  Our 2007 vintage is a selection of our three most exceptional clones.  The Pommard, 114 and 667 clones are all grown in spur-pruned blocks, whose low yields give great concentration to the flavors of the grapes and provide the firm structure of the wine.

Our 2007 Califa Pinot Noir showcases the best our Chamisal vineyard offers, with a complex nose of sweet berries and plums and a palate layered with powerful black fruit, chocolate and subtle oak spice.  The rounded acidity and fine-grained tannins carry the seductive flavors through the lingering finish and add to the plush mouthfeel overall.  Tightly focused, this is a hedonistic Pinot that wows the senses.

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