2018 Carlisle Zinfandel Papera Ranch, USA, California, Sonoma, Russian River Valley, Wine Review

This remains my favorite Carlisle Zinfandel year in and year out. There are lots of reasons, but chief among them is the texture. So rich and lush yet the wine has so much balance and energy. A blend of 96% Zinfandel and 4% Carignan. Purple in color, opaque and bright. The nose is great with raspberries, black raspberries, slight blueberries, smoke and slight bramble. Medium to full bodied. On the palate, black raspberries, raspberries and slight black cherries with smoke and some dry earthiness. Great acidity. Long finish. Delicious. This should drink well over the next ten to twelve years. It drinks great on its own and will ne bigger foods to stand up to it. This would work well with Pepperoni Pizza. Amazing value.

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A+

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2018

Current Price:

$45.00USD

Top Ten California Zinfandels - 2016

I tend to taste and drink a lot of wine over the course of a year. I am in a few tasting groups, sometimes the wines are consumed at various local wine store tastings and a number drunk with friends and family.

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2016 Carlisle Zinfandel Papera Ranch, USA, California, Sonoma, Russian River, Wine Review

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2016

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A+

Current Price:

$50.00USD

My favorite Carlisle wine, and that is really saying something. There is something about this vineyard that just does it. It has a lot to do with texture although the other aspects are great too. And every vintage, Mike Officer seems to do better and better though 2016 might be hard to beat. Purple in color. The nose has black raspberries, black cherries, tobacco and spice. On the palate, this is lush and enveloping while being precise and concentrated. Notes of black raspberries and blueberries over a dry tobacco and earth along with a nice peppery quality. Great balance and a long

2009 Carlisle Zinfandel Papera Ranch, USA, California, Sonoma, Russian River Valley, Wine Review

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2009

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So, I was visiting my sister in the Los Angeles area for Thanskgiving. I went to a local wine store in Chatsworth and there on the shelf was this wine. I doubt it had been stored pristinely, but, It ook a chance and was rewarded with my favorite Carlisle Zinfandel with some age on it, something I don't seem to have the patience or discipline for. Purple in color, ruby at the rim. The nose was nice with black cherries and bramble and slight pepper and cedar. On the palate, it has that wonderful texture that I love about this wine. A good amount of black cherry fruit and also some raspb

2015 Carlisle Zinfandel Papera Ranch, USA, California, Sonoma, Russian River Valley, Wine Review

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2015

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My favorite vineyard from my favorite Zinfandel producer! Purple in color. The nose is black raspberries, slight cedar, slight bramble, spice and pepper. With air, some dark cherries emerge. My favorite part of this wine is the texture which seems consistent over vintages. It is rich and lush yet the wine glides down the palate. Flavors of black raspberry and minerals and slight char and pepper. Complex and deep. Each sip leaves one wanting another sip. Then the bottle is drained. Works with a wider variety of food than imagined. Long finish. A spectacular wine.

2020 Carlisle Zinfandel Papera Ranch, USA, California, Sonoma, Russian River Valley, Wine Review

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2020

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Current Price:

$49.00USD

This continues to be my favorite Zinfandel in the Carlisle lineup. Purple in color, ruby at the rim, opaque and bright. The nose has black cherries, raspberries, slight black pepper and bramble. Medium bodied. Great, soft, but accessible texture. Balanced. On the palate, this is delicious. Black raspberries, black cherries, slight black pepper and slight char. Good acidity. Long finish. This is delicious on its own and will work nicely with foods off the grill. Drink over the next five to seven years.

2018 Carlisle Zinfandel Papera Ranch, USA, California, Sonoma, Russian River Valley, Wine Review

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