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* Expert NoteJanuary 12, 2012

Until now all we’ve tried are Callia’s basic $9 varietals. So this is a big step up in intention, price and power. The bouquet is compact and sweet, with coconut, juniper and foresty aromas. Fresh and slightly grating on the palate, with spunky raspberry and cocoa. Turns more raw and rough as it expands, but overall we like this blend of Shiraz, Tannat, Malbec and Merlot.

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Callia Red Blend - 2006

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* Expert NoteJanuary 12, 2012

Smells a bit acrid, with aromas of peach pit and chemical. The palate is short on structure and offers punch-like sweetness in the mango/papaya field of play. Very juicy but not tasting or smelling very defined.

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Callia White Blend - 2009

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* Expert NoteJanuary 12, 2012

Cherry and plum aromas carry the mildest touch of stem, yet the palate is reasonably stocky. Cherry and chocolate flavors may seem slightly confected, but given the wine’s price it’s hard to register many complaints. A creamy and flavorful finish makes this well worth the money.

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Callia Malbec - 2008

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* Expert NoteJanuary 12, 2012

Hard, crusty aromas loosen a little with time, but then you get pool water and foxiness. The palate is rough and lean in fruit content, with lactic, caroby notes accenting herbal red-fruit flavors. Peppery late but also sweet and resiny in the end.

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Callia Shiraz - 2008

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* Expert NoteJanuary 12, 2012

Neutral smelling except for some apple, however the palate is perfectly juicy and fresh, with proper weight and pointed apple, melon and papaya flavors. With tropical sweetness balanced by acidic bite, this falls into a nice place and then stays there for a while.

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Callia Torrontés - 2008

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* Expert NoteJanuary 12, 2012

Sweetly fragrant, with hints of pear and melon. The palate is wet, lean and acidic, which helps push the lychee and melon flavors. A clean, light, mild refresher with sharper-than-expected acids. Nothing more than that.

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Callia Pinot Grigio - 2008

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* Expert NoteJanuary 12, 2012

For Argentine PG it’s attractive. The nose is clean but simple, while the palate is fresh and easy, with driving pineapple and lemon flavors being pushed along by good acidity. Juicy and wet on the finish, and overall it ranks as a nice, fruity wash.

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Callia Pinot Grigio - 2009

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* Expert NoteJanuary 12, 2012

Tropical aromas are fresh and clean, and overall this is an active, juicy wine with bright flavors of pineapple, melon and lime. There’s pop, proper acids and drive to the finish; shows the good elements of the grape at an easy-to-swallow price.

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Callia Torrontés - 2010

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* Expert NoteJanuary 12, 2012

A big improvement over the 2008; this wine has some heat on the nose but otherwise it brings solid berry aromas. The palate has size and lift, with cola, black cherry and roasted plum flavors. Finishes thick and a little spicy and savory. Fresh, clean and good as a whole.

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Callia Shiraz - 2009

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* Expert NoteJanuary 12, 2012

Like most inexpensive Malbecs, there are some strained aromas here: tire rubber, stemmy fruit and cranberry. But in the mouth it has good body and grab, with roasted fruit flavors and a touch of hickory. Savory and pretty good for under $10.

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Callia Malbec - 2009

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