The Linne Calodo wines are driven by four factors: vineyard location, uncompromising viticultural practices, minimalist winemaking, and the desire to learn from experience. The vineyards are farmed sustainably and the crop loads reflect the natural balance of the vine. We believe in harvesting at the peak of ripeness to produce wines that are rich and concentrated.

82% Syrah, 12% Mourvedre, 6% Grenache - Fall Release 2009.

63% Grenache, 25% Mourvèdre, 12% Syrah - Spring Release 2009.
The nose on this wine takes me straight to the fresh flowers stand at farmers market, bright white flowers intermingled with notes of charcoal and graham. The mouthfeel is healthy and full with darker fruits than past vintages, lush stone fruits such as plum and cherry. Cellar this wine for 4-7 years to enjoy its full potential.

45% Syrah, 35% Grenache, 25% Mourvedre - Spring Release 2009. Sold Out.
This vintage of Rising Tides is dark, dark, dark. Black currant, plum skin, and crimson, fleshy rose petals on the nose are followed by somewhat brighter notes of red berries and cream coupled with wheatberry, tobacco and freshly roasted coffee beans. Drink now through 2016.

68% Syrah, 16% Grenache, 16% Mourvedre - Fall Release 2009.

64% Zinfandel, 28% Mourvedre, 8% Syrah - Spring Release 2009. Sold Out.
For Cherry this year, I used only 8% new oak to preserve the clear and fresh fruits this vineyard’s harvest had to offer. Brightly seeded fruits like cranberry, pomegranate, raspberry and cherry dominate the nose. Its creamy mouthfeel is full of flirty notes of fruit, with hints of gingerbread, coal, tar and a black pepper finish that lasts for minutes. This wine is drinkable now or can be cellared up to 3-6 years.

72% Zinfandel, 16% Syrah 12% Mourvedre. Spring Release 2009.
This vintage of Problem Child reminds me of what I love most about Zinfandel. A smoky nose with a hints of ripe berry and lots of sweet clove. Solid structure with bursts of luscious blackberry, dried fruits on the mid and essence of orange. Drink now through 2015.

70% Zinfandel, 20% Syrah, 10% Mourvedre - Fall Release 2009.