Carlisle Winery & Vineyards
Bennett Valley Syrah
Bennett Valley, Sonoma County, California, USA
Big, dense, solid, black fruits. Lumberjack wine.
Big, dense, solid, black fruits. Lumberjack wine.
Feb 5th, 2022
@Delectable Wine Syrah, Bennett Valley.
A nice enjoyable, bargain-priced, "middle-of-the-road" Syrah that leaves me wanting more. More of everything.
@Delectable Wine Syrah, Bennett Valley.
A nice enjoyable, bargain-priced, "middle-of-the-road" Syrah that leaves me wanting more. More of everything.
Make my funk the "C" funk! That's the first thought that came into my mind when I opened this outstanding cool-climate Syrah. It's nearly opaque purple color. With some air that "funk (which I personally dig) is replaced with black fruits, violets, and graphite aromas that leap from the glass. On the palate it's lighter-bodied, and polished with a harmonious character that shows blackberry, black raspberry, a bit of boysenberry flavors and an appealing minerality. #keepsyrahweird
Make my funk the "C" funk! That's the first thought that came into my mind when I opened this outstanding cool-climate Syrah. It's nearly opaque purple color. With some air that "funk (which I personally dig) is replaced with black fruits, violets, and graphite aromas that leap from the glass. On the palate it's lighter-bodied, and polished with a harmonious character that shows blackberry, black raspberry, a bit of boysenberry flavors and an appealing minerality. #keepsyrahweird
2 people found it helpfulDec 31st, 201413.8% alc.
Took about 60min. to open up but still just a little more light-handed take on Syrah than I'm used to from Carlisle.
Good not great but as anything from here always a solid QPR.
13.8% alc.
Took about 60min. to open up but still just a little more light-handed take on Syrah than I'm used to from Carlisle.
Good not great but as anything from here always a solid QPR.
13.8% alc.
I can only imagine how confusing it must be (if anybody is actually paying attention to my scribblings on this app) to "read" my palate.
Often wines to me are either too big/bold and other times too lean or lacking identity.
This specific wine found me wishing for more stuffing and "flabbiness" (from riper fruit) as I think Syrah is a varietal that lends itself to a style with some funk, slight RS, higher alc. and some "wild" aromas.
This wine is like that straight-A's student in your class that didn't stay for beers/cigarettes in the gym locker after PE.
(he was) correct but also a bit predictive, boring and missed out on a lot of fun!
13.8% alc.
I can only imagine how confusing it must be (if anybody is actually paying attention to my scribblings on this app) to "read" my palate.
Often wines to me are either too big/bold and other times too lean or lacking identity.
This specific wine found me wishing for more stuffing and "flabbiness" (from riper fruit) as I think Syrah is a varietal that lends itself to a style with some funk, slight RS, higher alc. and some "wild" aromas.
This wine is like that straight-A's student in your class that didn't stay for beers/cigarettes in the gym locker after PE.
(he was) correct but also a bit predictive, boring and missed out on a lot of fun!
Very nice wine, great flavor and balance but unfortunate doesn't have any Syrah characteristics in it. More like a petite Syrah.
Very nice wine, great flavor and balance but unfortunate doesn't have any Syrah characteristics in it. More like a petite Syrah.
Jan 1st, 2014
Dry, great legs, earthy, leather, dark fruit, heavy, full bodied, tannic, light ripe strawberry
Dry, great legs, earthy, leather, dark fruit, heavy, full bodied, tannic, light ripe strawberry
Jan 8th, 2013
Very dark, rich and opulent Syrah. Not very nuanced but excellent
Very dark, rich and opulent Syrah. Not very nuanced but excellent
Oct 23rd, 2018This was a lush wine with excellent balance. Just the right amount of fruit, acidity, weight, and tannins. Perfect with some cheddar melted on sourdough bread!
This was a lush wine with excellent balance. Just the right amount of fruit, acidity, weight, and tannins. Perfect with some cheddar melted on sourdough bread!
Jan 15th, 2018At the end of its storage life, but still a delicious choice. Nicely balanced fruit & fragrance, smooth tannins, good body.
At the end of its storage life, but still a delicious choice. Nicely balanced fruit & fragrance, smooth tannins, good body.
Oct 15th, 2017