Cala Scottsdale, in collaboration with Los Angeles-based natural wine connoisseur, Felipe P., is launching an exciting new summer wine menu. This unique partnership will bring three natural biodynamic wines from various parts of California to the downtown Scottsdale dining scene for the first time.
Felipe P. brings a wealth of experience to the table, having served natural wine at his supper club, Pretty Boy Plates, since 2019. Last year, he launched an educational wine series called Summer Tastings where he instructed on low-intervention winemaking and the differences between natural and “biodynamic” wine.
Natural, biodynamic wines are crafted with minimal interference, transforming grapes into wine in the most authentic way possible. This approach relies on sustainable farming, eliminating the use of chemicals and replacing them with natural materials and compost. As a result, the organic wines are free of sulfites and preservatives and are unfiltered.
“The natural wine scene is booming in New York, Los Angeles and even parts of downtown Phoenix, but there are little-to-no spots in Scottsdale that are focused on low-intervention wine. Natural wine deserves its place and moment in Scottsdale,” says Felipe P.
The collaborative wine menu at Cala features an enticing trio of selections, including:“Unsung Hero,” an orange wine by Subject to Change, a chilled red grenache by Iruai and a sparkling Pét Net Rosé by Field Recordings.
“Cala being a Mediterranean coastal cuisine concept, it beckons for a natural wine program,” says Justin Massei, co-owner of Cala Scottsdale and co-partner of Clive Collective. “He [Felipe] was passionate about curating these wines, it was important that they not only taste great, but also be very approachable to Cala’s guests, some who may be trying natural wines for the first time.”
To celebrate the launch of this exciting collaboration, Cala will host a special event on Saturday, June 24 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Attendees can purchase wine tasting tickets at the event for $30, allowing them to indulge in the sampler menu, with tastings available at the bar or tableside. Wine will also be available for purchase by the glass or by the bottle. For dine-in, guests are required to have a reservation for the event.
Photos courtesy Cala Scottsdale
