2018 Caliza 'Companion' Red Blend Paso Robles

$95.95

Caliza is Spanish for ‘limestone’, which is part of what makes their little plot of land in Paso so desirable. Dense purple-hued, with rocking notes of creme de cassi, led pencil, tobacco leaf and chocolate. Full bodied with seamless texture, gorgeous purity of fruit and ripe yet present tannins.

Varietal:
Red Blend
Winemaker:
Carl Bowker
Vintage:
2018
Aging:
18 months
Oak Treatment:
French Oak; 57% New
Appellation:
Paso Robles
Total Varietal Composition %:
52% Cabernet Sauvignon, 48% Syrah
Alcohol %:
15.0%
SKU #:
1050424
Size:
750 ml Bottle
JD91

Jeb Dunnuck

A bend of 55% Cabernet Sauvignon, 35% Syrah, and the rest Petit Verdot, the 2019 Companion has a sappy herb and sweet tobacco-driven nose as well as plenty of cassis fruit, medium to full body, a ripe, expansive mouthfeel, and outstanding length on the finish. There’s a green edge here, yet as a whole, the wine is terrific.