Linne Calodo

Outsider Zinfandel Blend

9.212 ratings
9.12 pro ratings
Paso Robles, Central Coast, California, USA
Zinfandel Blend
Top Notes For
Patrick Derdeyn

78% zin + syrah and mourvedre. The 15.8% is sneaky because there’s no heat on this and instead of the plush velvety blends that are more typical of Paso the zin adds brightness and keeps everything lifted. Overall it is reminiscent of a field blend from the North Coast. A hint of vanilla on the finish and the tannins are still a little bit prickly. This should be well rounded in just a couple more years.

78% zin + syrah and mourvedre. The 15.8% is sneaky because there’s no heat on this and instead of the plush velvety blends that are more typical of Paso the zin adds brightness and keeps everything lifted. Overall it is reminiscent of a field blend from the North Coast. A hint of vanilla on the finish and the tannins are still a little bit prickly. This should be well rounded in just a couple more years.

Feb 3rd, 2018
Lee Lightfoot

Deep toast creosote and asphalt great mouthfeel, albanesque Syrah really shines through

Deep toast creosote and asphalt great mouthfeel, albanesque Syrah really shines through

1 person found it helpfulJun 9th, 2016
Scott Soren

@Linne Calodo, just a wonderful wine. Black cherry and some black pepper dominate the palate. Tannins still present but subdued. Just a great supper

@Linne Calodo, just a wonderful wine. Black cherry and some black pepper dominate the palate. Tannins still present but subdued. Just a great supper

Dec 5th, 2020
David Walser

At home enjoying this wine. ZN: 78%, Syrah: 15%, Mourvèdre: 7%, nice blend. Not a sweet ZN.

At home enjoying this wine. ZN: 78%, Syrah: 15%, Mourvèdre: 7%, nice blend. Not a sweet ZN.

Nov 19th, 2020
Scott Soren

@Linne Calodo They just make great wine. Time and time again. Their eclectic Rhône blends are good , no great. This had violets on the nose , with deep black cherry and a little white pepper to finish. Great mouthfeel with medium plus acidity. Long lingering finish. Yummy

@Linne Calodo They just make great wine. Time and time again. Their eclectic Rhône blends are good , no great. This had violets on the nose , with deep black cherry and a little white pepper to finish. Great mouthfeel with medium plus acidity. Long lingering finish. Yummy

Jul 16th, 2020
Bryan Kesting

Took about an hour plus to unfold. Dark berries, spice box and some smokiness on the finish.

Took about an hour plus to unfold. Dark berries, spice box and some smokiness on the finish.

Apr 26th, 2020
Scott Soren

Fruit bomb with structure. Oy. Awesome. Linne does it again. Zin/Syrah/Mourvèdre. Yumalicious

Fruit bomb with structure. Oy. Awesome. Linne does it again. Zin/Syrah/Mourvèdre. Yumalicious

Feb 7th, 2019
Adam Eagan

Linne Calado is a personal favorite. Very interesting blend here swapping zin for Grenache in the typical gsm/Rhône blend. Had been cellared for two years and could have easily went longer. Thankfully I have two more ha:)

Linne Calado is a personal favorite. Very interesting blend here swapping zin for Grenache in the typical gsm/Rhône blend. Had been cellared for two years and could have easily went longer. Thankfully I have two more ha:)

Jan 4th, 2019
Gus Bell

A welcoming home to California. The outsider holding up to the smoke country back ribs and blaring country in the Bose, a rowdy night with Doug — @Connor McMahon and @BRIAN BELL know what I mean. But for the wine... a bit of alcohol on the nose but drinks smooth with hits of warm dark fruits. Just exceptionably drinkable. Well done

A welcoming home to California. The outsider holding up to the smoke country back ribs and blaring country in the Bose, a rowdy night with Doug — @Connor McMahon and @BRIAN BELL know what I mean. But for the wine... a bit of alcohol on the nose but drinks smooth with hits of warm dark fruits. Just exceptionably drinkable. Well done

Mar 29th, 2018
David B

David had this 3 years ago

David had this 3 years ago

Dec 15th, 2020