Calluna Vineyards

Estate Chalk Hill Cabernet Sauvignon Blend

8.87 ratings

8.63 pro ratings

Chalk Hill, Sonoma County, California, USA

Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Cabernet Franc, Petit Verdot, Malbec

Onion, Shallot, Garlic, Pasta, Venison, Tomato-Based, Potato, Pork, Chocolate & Caramel, White Rice, Mushrooms, Beef, Lamb, Chili & Hot Spicy, Pungent Cheese, Salami & Prosciutto, Hard Cheese, Exotic Spices, Baking Spices, Herbs, Chicken, Turkey, Soft Cheese, Beans & Peas, Duck, Blue Cheese, Onion

Top Notes For

Elizabeth Smith

9.7

Stellar example of a Bordeaux-style red blend made in the Bordeaux style, with balanced fruit, oak, and tannins.

Stellar example of a Bordeaux-style red blend made in the Bordeaux style, with balanced fruit, oak, and tannins.

Jul 31st, 2013

Winemaker Thomas Fogarty Winery

A bit of youthful oak and wound up. Shows power and restraint.

A bit of youthful oak and wound up. Shows power and restraint.

Nov 9th, 2013

8.8

Black cherry, blackberry, cedar. Dusty tannins. Medium finish.

Black cherry, blackberry, cedar. Dusty tannins. Medium finish.

Sep 9th, 2015

8.8

Very nice blend of Cab Sauv, Merlot, Cab Franc, Petit Verdot, and Malbec. Surprisingly tannic early on, but it developed beautifully after decanting.
Nice bouquet of cedar, pencil lead, and lilacs. Well rounded, slightly astringent on the palate. Lovely, soft fade with ahi t of currant on the aftertaste. I highly recommend this with red meats if you can find it.

Very nice blend of Cab Sauv, Merlot, Cab Franc, Petit Verdot, and Malbec. Surprisingly tannic early on, but it developed beautifully after decanting.
Nice bouquet of cedar, pencil lead, and lilacs. Well rounded, slightly astringent on the palate. Lovely, soft fade with ahi t of currant on the aftertaste. I highly recommend this with red meats if you can find it.

Aug 31st, 2015

Producer/consultant of sparkling wines for Sea Smoke Cellars, Merry Edwards Wines, Goldeneye Winery, Rhys Vineyards, and Infinite Monkey Theroem Wines, Operational Director Prim Family Vineyard, Proprietor C R Wines.

8.6

Craig had this 12 years ago

Craig had this 12 years ago

Jul 28th, 2014

Alexis Davis Iaconis

Hospitality Director Copain Wines

7.4

Alexis had this 12 years ago

Alexis had this 12 years ago

Jan 25th, 2014

William Feinstein

9.1

William had this 10 years ago

William had this 10 years ago

Oct 13th, 2016

9.2

Dave had this 12 years ago

Dave had this 12 years ago

Nov 8th, 2014