The perfect pair, equal parts Cabernet Sauvignon and Syrah, produces big aromas of spiced cherries, mocha, tobacco and lead pencil shavings. The rich cherry character carries throughout with notes of leather and dried herbs, the finish shows the vintage’s darker and more rugged tannic style that will allow the wine to age beautifully. Pair with fire grilled filet mignon or a cajun spiced ribeye.
Deep, dark color reflects a nose filled with black and blue fruits, bacon fat, and black olive tapenade. Your palate gets coated with rich, blueberry cobbler, peppered meats, and a chalky minerality. Full bodied, round, and lush the ripe tannins lead to a great finish with beauty and power. Enjoy this with brisket, bbq ribs, or even kahlua pork.
The epitome of Grenache grown in the Paso Robles Willow Creek District was captured perfectly with this wine. The concrete aging vessel this wine was brought up in helps to showcase its pretty side alongside the mineral driven characters. Bright pops of pepper-laden spiced maraschino cherries, pomegranate, and dried rose petals. The palate showcases our chalky, calcareous, limestone soils and finishes with great length and lively acidity.
The second coming, and by popular demand, another staple in the lineup is this beautiful expression of Mourvèdre fermented with 60% whole cluster. Raw, savage aromas of blackened beef, leather, and damp forest floor couple with sweet notes of vanilla and dark roast coffee. The palate is filled with rugged spice, chocolate-covered fruits, wet stone, and lively acidity. The stem inclusion and native ferment provide a gentle chewiness to the tannin as the wine finishes with great length and freshness.
The Tempranillo-dominated cuvée is finished off with a splash of either Grenache, Mourvedre, or Syrah depending on the vintage. Sympatico is Caliza's take on a typical Rioja blend.
The Caliza Grenache is a single-varietal representation from the Willow Creek District of Paso Robles. Aged for 18 months in neutral and once-used French oak barrels, this Grenache is a fresh, fruit driven wine perfect for summertime and Fall dinners.
Primitivo is the Italian clone of Zinfandel which grows wonderfully in the heat of Paso Robles. The Caliza Primitivo is typically a blend of 80-90% Primitivo and 10-20% Petite Sirah for color, depth, and body.
Cohort is a Petite-Sirah dominant blend from our Caliza vineyard in the Willow Creek District of Paso Robles. It's often a blend with small components of Grenache, Syrah, or Mourvèdre and is always aged for 18 months in barrel and 2 years in bottle before it's release.
Caliza's signature white wine, Kissin' Cousins is a white Rhone blend. Typically containing Viognier, Grenache Blanc, and Roussanne; we often switch the varieties and percentages up to make a crisp, refreshing white!
Caliza's Flagship blend, Azimuth is a GSM from the Willow Creek District of Paso Robles. Typically Mourvèdre-dominant, Azimuth is a wine that's good for any occasion now or 10 years from now.
Swirl this beauty and it will seem as if King Midas has touched your glass! Gorgeous golden color with bursting aromas of dried spring flowers, chamomile, and freshly baked buttery brioche. Palate coating flavors of honeycomb and caramelized grilled peaches lead way to a lingering finish with just a touch of shaved almonds. Pair with white fish, scallops, paella, asparagus bisque, or try it with pasta and your favorite white sauce.
Our Caliza Reserve Syrah is consistently the best wine that we make. We don't produce this wine every year, only on years that are truly exceptional for Syrah. Our winemaking team hand selects a couple of barrels from the vintage to create a wine that is one for the ages!
Pressed immediately after picking our Caliza Pink is Provencal in style with light hue and mouthwatering acidity. Completely dry on the palate, our Rose is always refreshing and easy drinking!
