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7 Culinary Companions to Elevate Your Sipping Experience Pinot Noir, the elegant and sophisticated queen of red wines, demands a culinary companion that's just as exquisite. Our Calligraphy 2021 Bootlegger's Hill Pinot Noir is a stunning creation, boasting jewel-like brilliance and a deep garnet hue. The pleasing aromas of confectionary raspberry, bergamot...

A Remarkable Vintage for Chardonnay We’re excited to announce the successful harvest of our 2023 Chardonnay from the Richard Dinner Vineyard! On the morning of Wednesday, October 11th, under the soft light of dawn, we harvested pristine Chardonnay grapes from this iconic vineyard nestled on the slopes of Sonoma Mountain. Our day...

We are thrilled to announce harvest 2023 for Calligraphy! We picked beautiful Pinot Noir from Bootlegger’s Hill Vineyard on Thursday morning October 13 under clear skies.

Developing the Calligraphy Wine Package Once we chose a name, we started designing the label and package for Calligraphy. With technology, sustainability, creativity, and imagination, the options for packaging a wine are practically infinite. Just think of all of the decisions that have to be made: from label, closure (cork or screwcap),...

Botting Our First Vintage of Calligraphy In late February, we put our first vintage of Calligraphy in the bottle.  The wine had been resting sur lies in barrels for over 15 months, following healthy fermentations.  Pooja and I had been barrel tasting monthly, prior to each topping, and patiently waiting for the...

A Wet Winter in the Vineyard Many of you have heard a lot about the historic drenching most of California received this winter firsthand. Even if you don’t live here, you’ve probably become familiar with the term “atmospheric river” that’s all over the national news describing the series of intense storms that...

What’s in a Name: How we chose Calligraphy When it came to choosing a name for our wine, instead of using a family name or region, I wanted the name to have a link to art and music, which have been central in my life. I feel a deep connection between winemaking...