Calluna Vineyards took root in Sonoma County in 2005 with 12 acres in the Chalk Hill appellation planted to the traditional Bordeaux grape varieties: Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc, Merlot, Petit Verdot and Malbec. From its advantageous hillsides overlooking the Russian River Valley, Chalk Hill is known for its mild climate and soils of clay underlain with fractured shale and sandstone.
As the flagship of the winery, the Calluna Estate draws inspiration from the defining wines of Bordeaux's Left Bank. It features primarily Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot, with smaller amounts of Cabernet Franc, Petit Verdot, and Malbec rounding out the blend. This wine represents a selection of Calluna's finest lots from their estate vineyards. Each of the 12 blocks is fermented separately and then evaluated through blending trials after the first five months in barrel.
