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2021 Carlisle Zinfandel Papera Ranch, USA, California, Sonoma, Russian River, Wine Review

Vintage: 
2021
Score: 
95
Grade: 
A
Current Price: 
$55.00USD

Another great vintage for this wine.  Purple in color, opaque and bright.  The nose is great with black cherries, raspberries, slight bramble, warm earth, and pepper.  Medium to full bodied.  Light to medium tannins.  Great texture.  Great balance.  On the palate, this is young but already delicious.  Flavors of black and red raspberries, black cherries and char.  Lively.  Long finish.  It is drinking great now but should go another ten to fifteen years although it may likely be more "claret" in style.  Drink on its own or with grilled meats, fowl or veggies.  

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