Caleb Leisure "Obelus" Sierra Foothills Red 2021

Caleb Leisure "Obelus" Sierra Foothills Red 2021Winemaker notes: From a beautiful organic vineyard in the back of beyond, a bonkers location high in the foothills and 30 minutes along a dirt fire trail. The vineyard had been meticulously farmed for 20 years when the owner had a health scare and stopped making wine in 2020. Without the energy or financial need to sell the fruit, the grapes were either rotting on the vine or being fed to the farm animals. The crew that helped me harvest my own

He’s the lead agronomist at an ambitious project in Mendoza

Grecanico Dorato 50%

A co-ferment of Merlot

Nico Haunold & Jonathan Kemp

and 25% of barrique used a third time

with a finish reminiscent of parmesan rind and shortbread cracker

which I imagine is the healing part of the wine

The mouthwatering

Summer Wolff (whose own wines have been featured in past clubs)

This nutrient rich soil also retains water very effectively — and a key element for growing grapes without irrigation (dry farming)

filtering and with only a small sulfur addition

and Trish Nelson of La Gazzetta