Carlisle Winery & Vineyards

Montafi Ranch Zinfandel

9.014 ratings
8.73 pro ratings
Russian River Valley, Sonoma County, California, USA
Zinfandel
Lamb, Chicken, Turkey, White Rice, Pasta, Potato, Herbs, Mushrooms, Soft Cheese, Chili & Hot Spicy, Tomato-Based, Duck, Exotic Spices, Beans & Peas, Hard Cheese, Pork, Baking Spices, Pungent Cheese, Beef, Onion, Shallot, Garlic
Top Notes For
Tom Kobylarz

What all Zin want to be but only Carlisle and a few select others can because they are from original old vines 85+ years old. Herbal dill and mint complicate a berry compote nose of blue and blackberries. The palate is amazingly supple and elegant, with god flavor depth and concentration. A long and silky smooth finish! #montafi #carlislekickasszin

What all Zin want to be but only Carlisle and a few select others can because they are from original old vines 85+ years old. Herbal dill and mint complicate a berry compote nose of blue and blackberries. The palate is amazingly supple and elegant, with god flavor depth and concentration. A long and silky smooth finish! #montafi #carlislekickasszin

Dec 27th, 2013
Ki Punwar

Owner, California Wine Republic

8.7

Time for some Carlisle and Rangers-Bruins hockey

Time for some Carlisle and Rangers-Bruins hockey

May 19th, 2013
Jason Hemming

An other excellent wine from Carlisle and still youthful. That being said hard to keep hands off for 10+yrs

An other excellent wine from Carlisle and still youthful. That being said hard to keep hands off for 10+yrs

Jun 3rd, 2018
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9.2

Starts off with a clear eucalyptus note, although that fades with air. This is holding up well at age 10, showing mature black fruits backed by a hint of licorice. I’d drink this over the next few years if I had more.

Starts off with a clear eucalyptus note, although that fades with air. This is holding up well at age 10, showing mature black fruits backed by a hint of licorice. I’d drink this over the next few years if I had more.

May 30th, 2018
Jason Hemming

Much better showing than the Pat's D. Not a ton of secondary features but great otherwise.

Much better showing than the Pat's D. Not a ton of secondary features but great otherwise.

Feb 5th, 2018
Dan Fehr

So good. Dark berries an pie spices - balanced and textural. #footballwine

So good. Dark berries an pie spices - balanced and textural. #footballwine

Oct 4th, 2015
R David Fuhrman

Past it's prime

Past it's prime

Feb 14th, 2015
Leo Hernández Téllez

Beautiful head trained vineyard in Sonoma Co. Something you never see in Napa.

Beautiful head trained vineyard in Sonoma Co. Something you never see in Napa.

Dec 6th, 2013
Rafael Landestoy

Rafael had this 10 years ago

Rafael had this 10 years ago

Sep 6th, 2014
Michael Genn

Michael had this 7 years ago

Michael had this 7 years ago

Mar 4th, 2017