2017 Tesseron Estate Pym Rae, USA, California, Napa, Wine Review
2015 Château Figeac, France, Bordeaux, St. Emilion, Wine Review
2002 Carlisle Two Acres, USA, California, Sonoma, Russian River Valley, Wine Review
2001 Carlisle Two Acres, USA, California, Sonoma, Russian River, Wine Review
2018 Carlisle Two Acres, USA, California, Sonoma, Russian River Valley, Wine Review
2015 Carlisle Petite Sirah, USA, California, Sonoma County, Wine Review
In a recent tasting of Carlisle wines, this was the overwhelming favorite. Clearly, this is in a great place at age 10. Inky purple in color, opaque and bright. The nose is big with a sweet, briar quality. Also black raspberries and char. Full bodied. Medium tannins. On the palate, this is deep and delicious. Flavors of boysenberries, black cherries with char and gravel. Long finish. This is great on its own and would work nicely with grilled foods. Drink over the next five to ten years.
2018 Carlisle Zinfandel Papera Ranch, USA, California, Sonoma, Russian River Valley, Wine Review
2017 Carlisle Zinfandel Dupratt Vineyard, USA, California, Mendocino Ridge, Wine Review
2019 Carlisle Zinfandel Dry Creek Valley, USA, California, Sonoma, Wine Review
This was the lightest wine at a recent tasting of Carlisle wines. Ruby in color, clear and bright. The nose has cinnamon, black cherries and other spices. light to medium bodied. Light tannins. On the palate, black cherry fruit with a slight cough syrup note. Moderate finish. More of a "Claret" styled Zinfandel. This is nice on its own but would be better with food. A yellow curry dish would work well. Drink over the next five to eight years.