Caladan Proprietary Red Blend (NO UPC) 2019 Bottle:1 planted is deep loam-rich soils

planted is deep loam-rich soils on the lower slopes of Helderberg Mountain • Cool grapes were pressed whole bunch and allowed to settle overnight • Racked to 225L French oak barriques (20% new)

Wine Enthusiast 90 points - The dominant aromatic feature is caramel

black olive and wood smoke take hold

mushroom gnocchi and even pizza

Caladan Proprietary Red Blend (NO UPC) 2019 Bottle:1 planted is deep loam-rich soilsCaladan's Proprietary Red Blend sources Syrah, Grenache and Mourvdre from California's Central Coast, fermented in stainless steel with gentle pump overs, then aged 12 months in French oak barrels (20% new). It offers blackberry, cracked pepper and violet notes at 14. 5% ABV.