Jeb Dunnuck Reviews Caliza Winery

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Source: https://jebdunnuck.com/2023/08/the-2021s-from-californias-central-coast/

 

Join Caliza's End Of The Day Wine Club!

The End Of The Day Wine Club is Here!

We are excited to announce our wine club, built with you in mind. End Of The Day wines are meant to be enjoyed immediately and often, and this club allows you to do just that.

These are approachable, everyday wines for people who recognize quality and enjoy ending their day with a glass (or two!) of wine. We understand the desire for a budget-friendly wine that will still knock your socks off when you open it, and we've made just that for you. Join our wine club so that you are never lacking wines to bring to dinner, to open after a long day at work, and to sip on all weekend long.

MORE INFORMATION HERE

Club Benefits:

Quarterly shipments of 6 bottles
Customizable allocations
15% off all End Of The Day wines
$20 flat rate shipping on any order of 12+ bottles
Complimentary tastings | Four per visit
Priority access to limited releases

Shipping/Pickup Information:

Club order processing will occur in February, May, August, and November.

Don't worry, we'll only ship when the weather is safe to do so!
For pickup members, we invite you to come taste on the weekends and introduce your friends to our Tin City Winery. We do ask that you pick up your wine within 2 months of club processing. If you can't make it, we'll happily ship it to you. 

Please note, we do not ship to the following states:

UT, WY, NM, ND, SD, OK, AR, LA, MS, AL, KY, MS, WV, VT

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If you have any questions about our wine club, our wines, or our brand please feel free to reach out by emailing endoftheday@calizawinery.com or by calling 805-237-1480.

Fall 2022 Wine Club Virtual Tasting Packs - Wine Club Members get 50% off!

Caliza's Virtual Tasting Experience

The at-home tasting pack includes:

• Five four-ounce Estate wine selections (that's pretty much a bottle of wine)
• A map of the Estate Vineyards
• Tasting notes
• Optional Cheese/Food Pairing (inquire with Brandon@calizawinery.com)
• The opportunity to set up an interactive virtual tasting with one of our team members (not required)

The cost is $80 (*plus tax and shipping) - Wine Club Members, log in to your account and use the discount code: CLUB at checkout for 50% off of your Fall 2022 release tasting pack!

We will not automatically ship your tasting pack once purchased. When we see your order we will reach out to schedule delivery.

Want to taste with multiple friends and family? Have multiple addresses to ship to? Contact brandon@calizawinery.com to coordinate your exclusive virtual tasting experience. 

We cannot ship to the following states: North Dakota, South Dakota, Utah, Oklahoma, Arkansas, Mississippi, Alabama, Kentucky, West Virginia, Rhode Island, Vermont, Delaware, Missouri, and Maryland.

****Please note we ship virtual tasting kits on Monday of every week and need a week lead time****

****Shipping is set for ground delivery but there might be additional shipping charges because of inclement weather****

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Sales Team Takes On Harvest!

 

(left) Mandy Bauer - Tasting Room & Hospitality Manager

(right) Brandon Faulkner - Sales Manager

(back) Brian David - Cellar Hand 

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Spring 2022 Wine Club Releases

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2021 Kissin' Cousins

37% Viognier, 37% Roussanne, 26% Grenache Blanc

A magnificent bouquet of young spring blossoms, nectarine, and bruised pear exude the freshness of this jovial blend. With equal parts Viognier and Roussanne finished off with a barrel of Grenache Blanc the 2021 version of our Rhone white blend is sure to excite. With a luscious mouthfeel and mouthwatering acidity, the wine ignites on the palate with flavors of baked pears, canned mandarins, and lime zest. As the saying goes, “Only the good die young” drink this one early and often for prime enjoyment! Pair it with grilled halibut tacos with a cilantro lime crema slaw or indulge in the dual-textured bacon-wrapped scallops, either will surely delight!

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2019 Grenache

100% Grenache

Draped in a crimson robe, this alluring temptress seduces you with aromas of ripe cherry, strawberries, and anise before laying her grasps on you with powerful notes of raspberry compote, plum, white pepper, and bouquet garni. Silky across the palate, her sculpted tannins and rich fruit flavors gently massage your tongue into eternal bliss. Drink her in all her youthfulness for maximum enjoyment.

Jeb Dunnuck says, "The 2019 Grenache is certainly outstanding and a terrific example of the variety, which can be more difficult in California. Deep ruby/plum-hued, with a lifted bouquet of kirsch, candied violets, ground pepper, and herbes de Provence, it’s medium to full-bodied, has ripe, polished tannins, and a great finish. Drink it over the coming 5-7 years." 93-Points

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2019 Azimuth

40% Mourvèdre, 40% Grenache, 20% Syrah

Intriguing. Sultry. Captivating all audiences with an intense bouquet of red fruits frolicking through rose gardens at sunset on a warm summer day. Savory notes of smoked meats and dried herbs couple with ripe black fruits to produce a wine so aromatically intense that you think you’ll smell it for days! The wine glides across the palate showing off its velvety textures and complex character. Ripe tannins and firm acidity, it is graceful in all its power and will drink well over the next decade. 

Jeb Dunnuck says, "The ruby purple-hued 2019 Azimuth reveals notes of dried flowers, rose petals, and red and black fruits as well as leather, spice, dried herbs, and cured meat. Medium to full-bodied, supple, and elegant on the palate, with ripe tannins, this complex, balanced red is elegant and seamless. I love the tannins, and it has good acidity and freshness, staying light on its feet." 95-Points

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2019 Primitivo

85% Primitivo, 10% Petite Sirah, 5% Mourvèdre

Give this wine a swirl and sniff and imagine yourself on a warm spring morning enjoying a fresh out of the oven croissant with raspberry compote drizzle whilst surrounded by blossoming plum trees and violets. Now open your eyes and take a sip of all the wonders this wine embodies. Ripe red fruit, dark cocoa powerberries, and cinnamon-dusted buttercream coat the palate and leave you with subtle hints of clove and star anise. Traditionally a powerhouse wine, the 2019 is subdued with sleek elegance and sophistication. Enjoy now or cellar for 8-10 years.

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2019 Sympatico

80% Tempranillo, 14% Grenache, 6% Mourvèdre

The Tempranillo-dominated cuvée finished off with a pop of Grenache and a gentle splash of Mourvèdre showcases aromas of cherry cola, chili powder, rosemary, vanilla, and excelsior. Bright fruit characters dance along with Mexican spices, mole, and ground black pepper. A very structured wine with muscular tannins the wine lingers on the finish with great length and a desire for more! 

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2019 Mourvèdre

100% Mourvèdre / 60% Whole Cluster Fermentation

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.

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Spring 2021 Caliza Wine Club Release

2021 Spring Caliza Wine Club Release

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2020 KISSIN' COUSINS

48% Viognier, 30% Grenache Blanc, 22% Roussanne

Star bright and golden-hued. Vivid aromas of fresh jasmine and early spring flowers lead to notes of sweet peach, ripe pears, and stones wet from a damp sea breeze. With voluptuous mouthfeel and great structure, the wine has lingering flavors of green apple, pineapple, dried apricots, and freshly squeezed lime. Impressions of honeyed melon coat your palate as a mouthwatering acidity leaves you longing for more! Drink now for prime freshness!

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2018 GRENACHE

100% Grenache

Wine critic Jeb Dunnuck says, “Kirsch, ground pepper, and herbes de Provence-like notes all emerge from the 2018 Grenache, which is medium to full-bodied and offers plenty of character, ripe tannins, and a great finish. Drink this mouthfilling, powerful, yet balanced Grenache any time over the coming 5-7 years.” 93 Points

Like a shy seductress who will flee when pursued… yet enlivens when caught, this dark and alluring blend of a few different lots of Grenache is truly captivating! Aromas of raspberries, ripe cherries, pomegranate, white pepper, dried herbs, and sweet tobacco burst from the glass. Your palate is hit with soft velvety textures, layers of complexity, and subtle undertones of wet gravel and crushed rock. Ripe plums, herbs and spice leave you with a long, lingering, juicy finish that begs you to take another sip! Enjoy this racy, sultry wine in its youth for the ultimate pleasure, we promise it will not disappoint!

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2018 AZIMUTH

50% Mourvedre, 30% Grenache, 20% Syrah

Wine critic Jeb Dunnuck says, "The 2018 Azimuth showed brilliantly, with rocking notes of blueberries, ripe strawberries, dried flowers, and spice all emerging from the glass. Deep purple-colored and full-bodied on the palate, it has ripe tannins, a terrific sense of purity, and a great finish. Based on 50% Mourvèdre, 30% Grenache, and 20% Syrah, it's going to keep for a solid decade."     95 points

On one hand savage, untamed, and wild. On the other calculated, deliberate, and concise. Feral aromas of black truffle and smoked chipotle powder couple with intense fruit character of dark plum, black cherry, and blueberry cobbler. Deep black fruits marry notes of leather, underbrush, and spice bringing this well-integrated blend to life. With sweet vanilla overtones and silky soft tannins, this wine is full of complexities and tantalizing textures that fill your mouth with all its goodness.

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2018 SYMPATICO

88% Tempranillo, 12% Grenache

Wine critic Jeb Dunnuck says, "The Tempranillo-dominated cuvée, the 2018 Sympatico includes 12% Grenache and spent 18 months in 36% new French oak. Lots of red and black fruits, white and black pepper, gamey meat, and cedary spice notes emerge from the glass. It’s a firmer, medium to full-bodied, structured wine that needs 2-3 years of bottle age and will evolve nicely through 2030." 93+ points

Deep purple center and a ruby-hued rim. With nearly 90% Tempranillo, this may be the best Sympatico vintage to date! Explosions of fresh wood shavings, humidor, bouquet garni, and a plethora of red and black fruits. Flavors of cherry cola, fig jam, espresso, and peppered boar jerky are complimented by firm, polished tannins, and luscious notes of dark cocoa powder. This is a wine that will not only touch your palate… but grip your soul!

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2018 PRIMITIVO

85% Primitivo, 15% Petite Sirah

Wine critic Jeb Dunnuck says, "Based on 85% Primitivo (Zinfandel) and 15% Petite Sirah, the 2018 Primitivo sports a dense purple color as well as notes of mulled plums, peppery incense, candied orange, and flowers. Full-bodied and powerful on the palate, it has terrific balance, loads of fruit and opulence, and a great finish. It's not lightweight and is close to 16% alcohol, but it’s a rocking Zinfandel with loads to love. It should keep for 7-8 years at a minimum." 94 Points

The Mike Tyson of the vintage, this bad boy packs a punch! Deep, dark, inky purple color match aromas of blackberry jam, black plum, roasted nuts, and candied orange wheels. Dense and unctuous with flavors of Grandma’s plum pies, juicy wild berries, leather, dried leaves, and loads of pepper. A long, luscious finish full of refined, sophisticated tannins and big fruit flavor will make the most avid Zin lover shiver with excitement!

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We invite you to book an exclusive virtual tasting with Caliza to preview our newest releases. Click HERE to purchase your Virtual Tasting Double Pack Experience, and use discount code: CLUB at checkout for a special 50% discount! Thank you for being a wine club member and for all of your support!

Cheers,

The Caliza Team

End Of The Day/Game Day Pairings

Superbowl isn’t just for beer drinkers anymore. It’s time to step it up a notch with these End of the Day/Game Day wine and appetizer pairings!

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2019 Rosé Paired with Melon Prosciutto Skewers

Ingredients:

• 8 oz. goat cheese, softened
• 1 large cantaloupe
• 8 pieces of prosciutto, thinly sliced – ask for it at the Deli counter
• Honey for drizzling (optional)
• Cocktail skewers

Directions:

1. Use a melon baller to scoop out goat cheese and roll it into balls. Place the cheese on a small plate and chill until ready to skewer.
2. Use a melon baller to scoop out balls of cantaloupe.
3. Cut pieces of Prosciutto in half lengthwise.
4. Place the goat cheese on the skewer, followed by a folded piece of prosciutto and finally a ball of melon.
5. Drizzle with honey if desired and serve chilled.

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2019 Albarino Paired with Shrimp Ceviche

Ingredients:

• 3 lbs large raw tiger shrimp, peeled and deveined
• 4 large tomatoes, seeded and diced
• 1 small red onion, diced
• 2 serrano peppers, seeded and finely chopped
• 1 cucumber, peeled and diced
• 1 bunch cilantro, chopped plus several sprigs for garnish
• 2 avocados, peeled, pitted and cubed
• 1 teaspoon olive oil
• Salt & Pepper to taste
• 6 limes, juiced
• 4 lemons, juiced
• 1 bag of tortilla chips or tostadas

Instructions:

1. Peel, devein, and cut shrimp into ¼ in pieces.
2. Layout shrimp in the bottom of a glass baking dish. Pour lemon and lime juice over them and refrigerate for 2 hours. The acid from the lemons and limes will “cook” the shrimp.
3. Toss prepared shrimp with the remaining ingredients and refrigerate for one more hour or longer.
4. You can even prepare this overnight allowing all the flavors to fuse together.
5. Plate and enjoy!
6. Store leftovers well covered in the fridge.

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2017 Cuvée Paired with Homemade Mediterranean Flatbread

Ingredients:

For the Dough:

• ¾ cup warm tap water, 110 degrees
• 1 teaspoon active dry yeast
• 1 ½ tablespoons olive oil
• 1 teaspoon sugar
• 2 ¼ cups all purpose flour
• ½ teaspoon salt

For the Pizza:

• 8 oz. mozzarella cheese, sliced ¼ in. thick
• ½ cup sun dried tomatoes, packed in olive oil, roughly chopped
• ¼ cup black olives
• 6 oz. feta cheese, crumbled
• 1 teaspoon dried basil
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped, for garnish (optional)
• 1 large egg
• 1 tablespoon water
• Non-stick cooking spray

Instructions:

For the Dough:

1. Fill a metal mixing bowl with hot tap water and set aside for a few minutes. This will temper the bowl and help to ensure the yeast will properly activate. While waiting for the bowl to warm, preheat the oven to 500 degrees.
2. Pour the hot water out of the bowl and wipe the bowl dry. Add the warm tap water and the yeast. Using a rubber spatula, gently stir the yeast into the water for no more than 5-10 seconds. Set aside and let the yeast bubble and foam for at least 3 minutes.
3. Sift together 2 cups of the flour, salt, and sugar.
4. Add the olive oil to the yeast and water mixture. Stir for a few seconds. Pour the entire flour mixture and stir with a rubber spatula until the liquid is absorbed.
5. Sprinkle your clean counter-top with a little flour and empty the dough out. Knead the dough together for 4-5 minutes until a dough ball is formed. Place the dough back into the metal mixing bowl, cover with a tea towel, and set the bowl onto the top of your preheating oven. (do not place the bowl on a burner, just on the surface of the oven. The heat will help the dough to proof) Let the dough sit for 5 minutes.

For the Pizza:

1. Lightly spray two small baking sheets or pizza pans with non-stick cooking spray and set aside.
2. When the dough is ready, lightly flour a flat surface, and using the floured rolling pin, roll half of the dough into a rectangular shape the size of your pan. Place the dough onto the baking sheet and push the dough into the corners and up to the sides. This does not need to be perfectly round or rectangular. Just be sure the dough is evenly flattened. (Repeat with the other half of the dough on a second baking sheet or pizza pan.)
3. Next, whisk the egg and the tablespoon of water together. Using a pastry brush, lightly brush the perimeter of the dough.
4. Evenly distribute the mozzarella over the two flatbreads. Avoid placing cheese on the egg washed perimeter.
5. Next, top each pizza with the sun-dried tomatoes, followed by the black olives, and then the feta.
6. Sprinkle over the dried basil and dried oregano.
7. Bake for 10 minutes. Remove from oven. Garnish with the chopped parsley, if using and slice into wedges. Serve immediately and Enjoy!

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2018 ZM Cuvée Paired with BBQ meatballs

Ingredients:

• 26 oz. fully cooked frozen meatballs
• 1 cup Sweet Baby Ray’s BBQ sauce
• 1 cup Welch’s Concord Grape Jam

Instructions:

1. Add 1 cup BBQ sauce and 1 cup grape jam to a medium bowl and combine thoroughly.
2. Place frozen meatballs in 5-6 quart slow cooker, covering meatballs with sauce contents.
3. Place lid on your slow cooker and heat meatball mixture on low for 4 hours or on high for 2 hours. Stir mixture occasionally.
4. Once done, set your slow cooker to the ‘warm’ setting. Enjoy your delicious meatballs right away, or enjoy them slowly during the game!

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Plan Your Paso Robles Wine Weekend Getaway

Plan Your Paso Robles Wine Weekend Getaway

Paso Robles is a fusion of culture, food, wine and outdoor discoveries. Vineyards, resorts with style, healthy and delicious eats and the best wine and hospitality around.  As a fan of Caliza Winery we want you to have information (and an opportunity for exclusive benefits we have arranged for our club members) to be able to plan the ultimate wine weekend getaway, whether you are local and want a staycation or you live out of the area and want to plan the ultimate trip. Check out our recommendations for the best spots to stay, eat and drink at around Paso Robles. 

Thinking about joining our wine club to take advantage of the exclusive benefits and access to Caliza club only wines? This is the month to do it, we have partnered with an amazing resort, restaurant and winery to bring our wine club members exclusive discounts only for Caliza wine club members. Ask about our wine club membership by emailing club@calizawinery.com or click below to find out more and sign up.

JOIN THE CLUB

STAY

We love Allegretto Vineyard Resort and their first-class hospitality. A Mediterranean-inspired retreat poised along the idyllic east side of Paso Robles, Allegretto Vineyard Resort is bathed in acres of sprawling vineyards and orchards and blends the region’s best food and wine experiences with European-style hospitality that invokes joy and harmony. Here, discoveries never end, with spaces opening to lush gardens, soothing spa treatments, and finely-crafted cuisine cultivated from local farms and purveyors. Explore wine country while you sip, savor and swirl some of the finest regional wines, including Allegretto’s own private label, or lounge poolside in a private cabana while prepping for the next day’s adventures.

As a benefit to Caliza wine club members, we have secured a preferred rate for the remainder of 2019!

Join our wine club to get preferred rate at the Allegretto Vineyard Resort!

Allegretto Vineyard Resort

2700 Buena Vista Dr.

Paso Robles, CA 93446

(805) 369-2500

 www.allegrettovineyardresort.com 

 

DINE

Deemed one of the best restaurants in Paso Robles, Thomas Hill Organics is a farm-to-table restaurant dedicated to serving creative, organic cuisine. This celebrated restaurant is in the heart of downtown Paso Robles, where cowboy-country meets world class wine-region. Check out Thomas Hill Organics new chef and brand-new menu that is sure to please.  

For our wine club members, we have secured an exclusive discount during the month of September, join the wine club to get this discount!

Thomas Hill Organics

1313 Park Street

Paso Robles, CA 93446

(805) 226-5888

www.thomashillorganics.com

 

Here at Caliza Winery, we want to provide the yummiest experience possible by pairing our current lineup with fresh and local food to elevate your tasting. We have recently sat down with Thomas Hill Organics new chef, Libry Darusman and collaborated on a food and wine pairing that will take your Caliza wine tasting experience to the next level.

Member Food & Wine Pairing $50

Non-Member Food & Wine Pairing $60

Inquire by emailing tastingroom@calizawinery.com or call 805-237-1480

Please reserve a table at least one week ahead of time for this amazing pairing.

 

TASTE

September is a special time in California, as wineries and regions throughout the state join together to celebrate California Wine Month! Caliza is teaming up with Alta Colina to provide our members a reciprocal benefit during the month of September!  Join our wine club to get this dual member benefit! If you are a member you would receive 4 complimentary tastings and 15% off your wine purchases when you visit Alta Colina during September.

There are so many amazing things about Alta Colina Winery, first being their wine! Alta Colina specializes in estate grown Rhône-style wine like Caliza.  They are a true family winery, Bob and Lynn Tillman, along with daughter Maggie, are forging a legacy of quality and sustainability. They also have some unique experiences including vineyard and cellar tastings and a trailer pond to “camp” in style!

Alta Colina Winery

2825 Adelaida Rd.

Paso Robles, CA 93446

805-227-4191

www.altacolinawine.com

 

We hope you enjoy planning your fall wine weekend getaway with these tips and exclusive Caliza wine club member discounts. Please let us know if you need more recommendations for some of our favorite stops while you are in beautiful Paso Robles. Of course, we would love to see you when you visit. With your future Caliza wine club membership you would receive 4 complimentary tastings, discounts on wine and advanced access to Caliza new release wines! Email club@calizawinery.com for questions.

Cheers,

Team Caliza