The white wine list includes the following all from the Santa Ynez Valley: Sauvignon Blanc, Chardonnay (Stainless steel fermented), off dry Gewürztraminer, Semillon and a bright new Pinot Grigio from San Luis Obispo County. In a bold and typically aggressive Aussie winemaking style Kalyra has reintroduced the classic dry style Rose with its Cabernet Franc Rose.

The red wine portfolio also reflects an adventurous new world style. With its cooler climate the Santa Ynez Valley is well suited to some classic Italian styles. Nebbiolo and Sangiovese are produced by Kalyra annually and are perfect examples of food compatible wines.

The Bordeaux varietals of Santa Barbara County base their success on climate and patience. The warm years produce finely balanced Cabernet Franc, Merlot and Cabernet Sauvignon. These varietals are all produced by Kalyra but will never be released before time. An unwritten policy on waiting at least three years to release these wines has resulted in a collection of mature, structured and balanced wines.

Mike Brown has always been a dedicated fan of Rhone varietals and blends and his twenty plus years experience in the area has seen some clever grape sourcing and resultant fine wines.

The dessert wines from Kalyra have attracted a cult like following together with a list of awards and lavish praise from the “ experts”. In the rich tradition of Australian dessert wines the list contains fortified Muscat (Black and orange), Liqueur Muscat, Vintage and Ruby Ports and the now famous Tawny Port. I addition are a number of limited release late harvest and Eiswein styles.

In a flagrant departure from tradition Mike has created a number of blends that combine Australian and Californian wines together. The Hemispheres Blend (70% Shiraz from Australia, 30% Cabernet from California) and the Cashmere Blend (Cab Franc, Shiraz and Merlot) are both delicious examples of clever blending and forward winemaking philosophies.