Obelus 2020

Obelus is a field-inspired Southern Rhone blend of 60% Grenache, 20% Cinsault, and 20% Mourvedre, sourced from organically farmed vineyards in Calaveras County, Sierra Foothills. The three varieties are co-fermented together in a combination of qvevri (traditional Georgian terracotta amphorae) and macro bin, then pressed after 7 to 10 days of skin contact. After pressing, the wine moves into qvevri and neutral oak for elevage. No additions or subtractions at any point in the process.

Caleb Leisure operates out of the Coturri Winery facility in Glen Ellen, Sonoma, where in 2017 he buried 10 authentic Georgian qvevri in the earthen cellar. The qvevri are lined with beeswax, which has antibacterial properties and supports natural clarification. Buried underground, they hold a constant cool temperature that moderates fermentation heat and allows the wine to settle without intervention. Leisure is widely cited as the only California winemaker using authentic Georgian qvevri in this manner.

Calaveras County sits within the Sierra Foothills AVA, east of the San Joaquin Valley at the base of the Sierra Nevada. Vineyards here range from 500 to 3,000 feet in elevation, with soils of decomposed granite and volcanic material that drain well and force vines to root deeply. Warm days and cool alpine nights produce significant diurnal temperature swings that preserve acidity and concentrate flavor. Rhone varieties like Grenache, Cinsault, and Mourvedre are well-suited to these conditions.

Expect red and dark fruit alongside earthy and funky savory notes. The qvevri-driven winemaking adds texture and a salty mineral quality, while the Cinsault keeps the blend lifted and aromatic. Mourvedre grounds the whole thing with structure and a meaty undercurrent. Medium-high acidity and low sulfur make this a lively, food-friendly bottle with real personality.

We will process and ship your order in 2-3 business days, you will receive a shipping confirmation email with tracking as soon as the Carrier scans the shipping label.

Ground shipping time depends on location, here's a breakdown:

West Coast: 1-2 business days
Midwest: 3-4 business days
East Coast: 5 business days

Process time is not shipping time. Shipping time starts from the days successive to the day of shipping, after the order has been processed.

See here our shipping policy.

Important Compliance Requirements

FedEx and other carriers we might occasionally use can only deliver wine to customers who are 21 years or older. Someone must be at the address to receive the package, carriers don't just drop a package and leave. They must ensure the person receiving the wine is 21 or older.

Re-shipping a Package

If a package is returned to us after three failed delivery attempts, we can only re-ship the wine upon payment of a re-shipping fee, to be determined based on the shipping address and number of bottles. Shipping wine is extremely expensive. We are sorry about this, but we have no other choice. Please make sure there's always someone at the address you enter as your shipping address.

If you'd like to receive a refund for a package that was returned to us after FedEx made three delivery attempts, we can do that but we must keep a $20 refund fee; FedEx charges us a lot of money for returns, unfortunately, I can't stress this enough.

Re-routing a Package

If you'd like to reroute a package after it's been shipped, we can do so for a $20 re-routing fee. We cannot re-route a package across state borders. For any change of address, please contact us as soon as possible, ideally within 1-2 days from placing the order or we cannot guarantee we'll be able to reroute or change your order's shipping address.

Canceling an Order

If you'd like to cancel an order after it's been shipped, we can do so upon payment of a small cancellation fee – the amount depends on the size of the order. Carriers charge us a lot of money to recall a package en-route.

Heat/Frost damage

We are not responsible for heat- or frost-related issues. We offer ice-packs upon request. Please let us know if you think that there could be heat-related issues. If we don't hear anything from you regarding weather issues before an order is shipped, or if you don't request a hold due to the weather, we are not responsible for heat/frost damage.

Placed an order. What next?

1. You will receive an order confirmation email with your order summary.*

2. As soon as your order ships from the warehouse, usually within 2-3 business days, this applies to all shipping rates, you will receive a shipping confirmation email with your tracking information. 2DAY shipping refers to shipping time; we still need 2-3 business days to prepare an order. We need to pick and pack, QA, add printed collateral, and palletize the orders.

3. Please track your package using the tracking service.

4. The carrier will attempt delivery a maximum of 3 times. After 3 delivery attempts, your package will be sent back to our warehouse.**

*Please ensure your email address is correct; otherwise, you will not receive the order and shipping confirmation emails.

**If delivery is attempted 3 times without success, or if you fail to retrieve your package from the carrier depot by the stated deadline, the shipping fee will not be refunded to the customer.

Returns Policy

If you are not satisfied with your purchase, please contact us at (424) 414-2040 or via e-mail at hello@primalwine.com between 9 am and 5 pm Pacific Standard Time, Monday through Sunday, we would like to understand and try to solve your concerns. We can offer refunds only as store credit.