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 Estrella River, 877 and 174 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.

The 2007 Califa Syrah is another exceptional cool-climate Syrah with a kick that only the Chamisal Vineyard can produce.  Barrel selected from the best examples of our clones in the vineyard, this huge Syrah will only get better with time.  The nose recognizes hints of Pasilla peppers and roasted espresso bean.  Notes of pomegranate and dried cranberry shine through the firm tannins and acidity -- the two factors that enable this bottle to age gracefully for the next 8 years.

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