| Vintage | 2019 |
| Appellation | Columbia Valley |
| Vineyard | Stillwater Creek |
| Harvest Date | 09/23/2019 |
| Alcohol | 14.60% |
| Volume | 750 ml |
| Bottling Date | 07/23/2021 |
| Cases Produced | 218 |
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VINTAGE |
WINE |
RATING |
REVIEWER |
QUOTED REVIEW |
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2019 |
CALLISTO Red Wine |
93 |
Dr. Owen Bargreen, WA Wine Blog |
The already nicely evolved 2019 ‘Callisto’ blends 50% Syrah with 44% Cabernet Sauvignon and a touch of Petit Verdot — all sourced from the Stillwater Creek Vineyard. This wine was stored in a considerably higher than average portion of new French oak (48%) before bottling. Espresso bean and blueberry compote from the Petit Verdot seem to be shining brightly, alongside boysenberry and toffee undertones. You are going to love this beautifully-posed wine that will cellar on for another decade or more. Drink 2023-2032 |
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2019 |
CALLISTO Red Wine |
93 - Critic's Choice |
Sean P. Sullivan, Northwest Wine Report |
Syrah makes up half of this wine, with the rest Cabernet Sauvignon (44%) and Petit Verdot. The aromas offer appealing notes of black raspberry, bittersweet chocolate, and black licorice. Palate-coating black cherry and chocolate flavors follow, with a lightly creamy feel upping the interest. It’s candy bar rich, with outrageous hedonistic appeal. 14.8% alcohol. Natural cork. 224 cases produced. |
Consulting Winemaker
Erica Orr has worked in the wine industry since 1998. Her first harvest was with Cathy Corison in the Napa Valley. That experience prompted Erica to enroll in the enology master’s degree program at UC Davis where she researched the indigenous yeast microflora in native chardonnay barrel fermentations. She completed her master’s degree in 2003.
In addition to her master’s degree from UC Davis, Erica’s scientific training includes a bachelor’s degree in biochemistry from UC Berkeley and three years of research experience as a biochemistry lab technician for 2009 Nobel Laureate Dr. Elizabeth Blackburn at UC San Francisco.
As a San Francisco Bay Area native, she is passionate about food and wine, and dedicated to quality-oriented, thoughtful winemaking.
