What we’re drinking: Callaway Wines
February 1st, 2012 by brynn grimleyMary writes:
What do golf and wine have in common? A winery in California, for one.
The oldest is Callaway Vineyards and Winery, established more than 40 years ago by Ely Callaway, also the founder of Callaway golf, an industry leader. He’s responsible for the “Big Bertha” golf club. (I got to swing one once.) His first cousin once removed, Bobby Jones, inspired the young Ely while he was growing up in La Grange, Georgia.
In the wine world, Callaway Chardonnays have always been renowned for their quality and elegance. Callaway, the owner, enjoyed a brief retirement when he sold the winery in 1981 to Hiram Walker. Now privately owned, Callaway Vineyard and Winery was purchased by the Lin family of San Diego in late 2005.
So how do you get your hands on these distinguished wines? Normally that would require a plane ticket and visit to the winery because they are not available in retail stores. But, thanks to another industry leader Robert Pepi, for a limited time Callaway wines are available at Grocery Outlet while supplies last.
What’s even better? The wines are just $5 a bottle.
Consider buying the 2009 Callaway Reserve Dry Creek Valley Sauvignon Blanc. It’s a citrusy blend of lemon and grapefruit with a silky finish that is balanced by bright acidity. You should pair this with fresh seafood like mussels or clams.
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February 6th, 2012 at 9:59 pm
You may want to check out our WordPress blog devoted solely to independent reviews of wines sold throughout the Grocery Outlet network up and down the west coast. I just posted a review of the Callaway Sauv Blanc. I’m from Kitsap County and my partner is from the Bay area in CA. We also have two other authors and a host of regular contributors. Cheers!