2018 Caleb Leisure 'Other Hand' Cabernet Sauvignon

Region: Chalk Hill < Napa < California Grapes: Cabernet Vineyard/Cellar stats: Organic/biodynamic farming; 30-year old vines on chalk and volcanic soils; aged in qvevri that have been lined in beeswax, no additions or subtractions of any kind during the winemaking process; whole cluster; pressed after 10 days; bottled unfined/unfiltered with no additions; zero-zero; 11.5% AB Winemaker: Caleb Leisure Caleb Leisure is a one man show determined to turn back the clock in the California winemaking scene. Way Back! Caleb's winemaking is guided by ancient Georgian traditions.  Caleb utilizes qveri, huge handmade, clay based wine making vessels that, unlike their cousin amphora, must be buried in the earth.  Only organic and biodynamic fruit is used in Caleb's wines and nothing is added or subtracted in the winemaking process.  Caleb's winemaking is many ways a reaction to the California wine industry that is obsessed with modern techniques and control, an industry that is willing to bla