Inizi

Calistoga Charbono

9.130 ratings
9.115 pro ratings
Calistoga, Napa Valley, California, USA
Charbono
Top Notes For
Al Shikoh

purple black hue; raspberry, rose petal, vanilla on the nose; medium+ acid, high tannins, 13.4% alcohol; 15% whole cluster, native yeast ferment, aged in 70% neutral and 30% once used French oak barrels; $35

purple black hue; raspberry, rose petal, vanilla on the nose; medium+ acid, high tannins, 13.4% alcohol; 15% whole cluster, native yeast ferment, aged in 70% neutral and 30% once used French oak barrels; $35

May 20th, 2018
Michael Wangbickler CWE DipWSET

President Drink Local Wine Inc, Educator Discover Wine & Spirits Academy

9.6

2012 vintage

2012 vintage

1 person found it helpfulApr 27th, 2014
Alison Story

TexaCali Ali - Owner of www.texacaliwine.com & Co-Owner of the upcoming www.smithstorywinecellars.com

9.1

rosé of charbono!

rosé of charbono!

1 person found it helpfulApr 25th, 2014
Michael Sinowitz

Bright acidity, rustic tannins, mix of red and blue fruits, Gave it a bit of decant, from which it benefited.

Bright acidity, rustic tannins, mix of red and blue fruits, Gave it a bit of decant, from which it benefited.

Jan 12th, 2017
Michael Sinowitz

This brings back good memories of tasting with half of the Inizi folks @ a bar in st Helena. The lightness of the wine is belied by its dark color. There is some dark fruit and then a rustic tannic finish. The wine has a bright acidity that makes it a really nice match with food--in this case pan roasted chicken

This brings back good memories of tasting with half of the Inizi folks @ a bar in st Helena. The lightness of the wine is belied by its dark color. There is some dark fruit and then a rustic tannic finish. The wine has a bright acidity that makes it a really nice match with food--in this case pan roasted chicken

Nov 10th, 2016
Sherri Housman

A great bottle! ❤️ Rich with flavors, blackberries, blueberries, plums with a dry earthy finish.

A great bottle! ❤️ Rich with flavors, blackberries, blueberries, plums with a dry earthy finish.

May 23rd, 2015
Alison Story

TexaCali Ali - Owner of www.texacaliwine.com & Co-Owner of the upcoming www.smithstorywinecellars.com

9.4

the 2014 is fantastic! Charbono from the old Inglenook Rootstock outta Napa. Bravo Inizi Wines!

the 2014 is fantastic! Charbono from the old Inglenook Rootstock outta Napa. Bravo Inizi Wines!

Apr 27th, 2015
Alison Story

TexaCali Ali - Owner of www.texacaliwine.com & Co-Owner of the upcoming www.smithstorywinecellars.com

9.1

2013 Rosé

2013 Rosé

Jan 3rd, 2015
Steve Medbery

Charbono, don't see this often and I don't have a great frame of reference. I know what I like though.

Charbono, don't see this often and I don't have a great frame of reference. I know what I like though.

Jan 8th, 2018
Devon Byrd

Very earthy nose and very acidic, but I’m a big fruity cab fan.

Very earthy nose and very acidic, but I’m a big fruity cab fan.

Dec 28th, 2017