“Pope Valley is a hidden gem in Napa Valley”…
Cary Gott, Winemaker
This week’s Wines of the Week features two alluring and delicious wines from Calla Lily Estate, a small, artisanal producer of Cabernet Sauvignon in Napa Valley.
About Calla Lily Estate
In 2013, Hong Kong-based entrepreneurs Anthony Fung and Andy Chui sought the expertise of renowned winemaker Cary Gott to assist them in finding a vineyard-winery to purchase in Napa Valley. They successfully acquired a picturesque property in Pope Valley which now serves as the home for Calla Lily Estate & Winery. Messrs. Fung and Chui market their line of wines in Asia as well as the United States.
All of their wines are crafted exclusively from grapes grown on their 20-acre estate vineyard. The vineyard is comprised of 12 acres of Cabernet Sauvignon, 5 acres of Petite Sirah, and 1 acre each of Merlot, Cabernet Franc, Malbec, and Petit Verdot. To ensure optimal monitoring and quality control, the vineyard is divided into micro-lots. Vines were first in the vineyard in 1995.
The vineyard is located on the eastern side of Howell Mountain, with an elevation of over 800 feet, creating optimal growing conditions for the grapes due to the gently contoured slopes. These slopes also act as a natural barrier against frost in winter and extreme heat in summer. The vineyard’s soil is primarily composed of well-drained, fine-grained sandstone and shale, belonging to the Bressa-Dibble complex.
Cary Gott is a highly esteemed winemaker with a family
This Article was originally published on ENOFYLZ Wine Blog
