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TASTING NOTES: “This blend of 71% Cabernet Sauvignon, 17% Malbec, 9% Petite Verdot and 3% Cabernet Franc will tantalize your tastebuds starting with classic Cabernet aromas of cassis and blackberry, hints of cassis and mocha lead into concentrated layers of ripe plums, dark cherry, and bakers chocolate that shine through in a rich and creamy texture. A hint of allspice, sweet tobacco and slightly smoky oak on the finish create a savory, smooth wine to be enjoyed now and for the next 3+ years. Only 375 cases produced. Highly recommend! 93 points” The Wine Insiders 

PORTHOS INSIDER SCOOP: If you love big, rich Napa Cabernet blends (a.k.a. 'Meritage') such as Opus One or Phelps Insignia but prefer to spend less than $150/bottle on 'regular' nights we've got a thrilling discovery for you: Calafia Napa Cabernet Blend 2005. This wine is "drop dead" delicious and delivers the same complex, deep, ripe experience as many of the $100+ Cabernet blends we sample (names withheld to protect the 'innocent') but we're still able to offer it for less than $50 because it's totally undiscovered (so far). 

The Legend of Calafia: The winery name derives from legend about a queen and her society of amazons on an island in the West Indies recorded in the log of Columbus' first voyage. The legend was then popularized by Garcia Ordonez de Montalvo, a historical novelist, in his book, published in 1503 in which he named the queen "Calafia." The origin of the word "Calafia" remains a mystery. Explorer Hernado Cortez landed near the tip of Baja in 1513 and was reminded of the rugged terrain described in Montalvo's book. Believing he was on an island he named it "Calafia's Land" which became California. The legendary Queen Calafia's great wealth was guarded by griffins; half eagle, half lion. Hence, the winery uses griffins in the logo, “protecting” the fruit that vines and land bear.