Winery Chamisal Vineyards - Califa Pinot Noir

Winery Chamisal VineyardsCalifa Pinot Noir

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(Average of the reviews for all vintages combined and from several consumer review sources)
Tasters consider this wine to be one of the best in the region.
The Califa Pinot Noir of Winery Chamisal Vineyards is a red wine from the region of Edna Valley of California.
In the mouth this red wine is a with a nice freshness.
This wine generally goes well with poultry, beef or veal.
The Califa Pinot Noir of the Winery Chamisal Vineyards is in the top 5 of wines of Edna Valley.

Taste structure of the Califa Pinot Noir from the Winery Chamisal Vineyards

Light
Bold
Smooth
Tannic
Dry
Sweet
Soft
Acidic

In the mouth the Califa Pinot Noir of Winery Chamisal Vineyards in the region of California is a with a nice freshness.

Wine flavors and olphactive analysis

On the nose the Califa Pinot Noir of Winery Chamisal Vineyards in the region of California often reveals types of flavors of non oak, earth or oak and sometimes also flavors of spices, red fruit or black fruit.

Details and technical informations about Winery Chamisal Vineyards's Califa Pinot Noir.

Winemaker
Fintan du Fresne
Grape varieties
Region/Great wine region
Great wine region
Style of wine
Alcohol
14.1°
Allergens
Contains sulfites

Discover the grape variety: Pinot noir

Pinot noir is an important red grape variety in Burgundy and Champagne, and its reputation is well known! Great wines such as the Domaine de la Romanée Conti elaborate their wines from this famous grape variety, and make it a great variety. When properly vinified, pinot noit produces red wines of great finesse, with a wide range of aromas depending on its advancement (fruit, undergrowth, leather). it is also the only red grape variety authorized in Alsace. Pinot Noir is not easily cultivated beyond our borders, although it has enjoyed some success in Oregon, the United States, Australia and New Zealand.

Last vintages of this wine

Califa Pinot Noir - 2017
In the top 5 of of Edna Valley wines
Average rating: 411110
Califa Pinot Noir - 2016
In the top 5 of of Edna Valley wines
Average rating: 4.411110
Califa Pinot Noir - 2015
In the top 5 of of Edna Valley wines
Average rating: 4.611110.5
Califa Pinot Noir - 2014
In the top 5 of of Edna Valley wines
Average rating: 3.911110
Califa Pinot Noir - 2013
In the top 5 of of Edna Valley wines
Average rating: 4.211110
Califa Pinot Noir - 2012
In the top 5 of of Edna Valley wines
Average rating: 411110
Califa Pinot Noir - 2011
In the top 5 of of Edna Valley wines
Average rating: 4.411110

The best vintages of Califa Pinot Noir from Winery Chamisal Vineyards are 2015, 2016, 2011, 2010 and 2013.

Informations about the Winery Chamisal Vineyards

The winery offers 34 different wines.
Its wines get an average rating of 3.9.
This winery is part of the Crimson Wine Group.
It is in the top 3 of the best estates in the region
It is located in Edna Valley in the region of California
Find the Winery Chamisal Vineyards on Twitter

The Winery Chamisal Vineyards is one of of the world's greatest estates. It offers 31 wines for sale in the of Edna Valley to come and discover on site or to buy online.

Top wine California
In the top 3500 of of United States wines
In the top 3 of of Edna Valley wines
In the top 8500 of red wines
In the top 15000 wines of the world

The wine region of Edna Valley

The wine region of Edna Valley is located in the region of San Luis Obispo County of California of United States. Wineries and vineyards like the Domaine Alban Vineyards or the Domaine Alban Vineyards produce mainly wines red, white and pink. The most planted grape varieties in the region of Edna Valley are Pinot noir, Chardonnay and Albarino, they are then used in wines in blends or as a single variety. On the nose of Edna Valley often reveals types of flavors of cherry, smoke or pepper and sometimes also flavors of non oak, earth or oak.


The wine region of California

California is the largest and most important wine region in the United States. It represents the southern two-thirds (850 miles or 1,370 kilometers) of the country's west coast. (Oregon and Washington make up the rest. ) The state also spans nearly 10 degrees of latitude.

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The word of the wine: Harsh

Term describing the state of tannins with an astringency that lacks finesse.

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