Carlisle Winery & Vineyards

Dry Creek Valley Syrah

9.119 ratings
9.21 pro ratings
Dry Creek Valley, Sonoma County, California, USA
Syrah
Lamb
Top Notes For
Eric Guido

The nose was dark and rich with crushed, spiced blackberry, plum and violet pastilles, which were perfectly offset by smoky minerals, pepper and dusty dried florals. On the palate, I found soft, creamy textures, yet not weighty. with spicy baked cherry, raspberry, and cinnamon as zesty acids added liveliness and drenching black fruits. It finished long and spicy with lingering dark fruit, spice and the slightest hint of heat. Another remakable value from #Carlisle, wow!

The nose was dark and rich with crushed, spiced blackberry, plum and violet pastilles, which were perfectly offset by smoky minerals, pepper and dusty dried florals. On the palate, I found soft, creamy textures, yet not weighty. with spicy baked cherry, raspberry, and cinnamon as zesty acids added liveliness and drenching black fruits. It finished long and spicy with lingering dark fruit, spice and the slightest hint of heat. Another remakable value from #Carlisle, wow!

May 12th, 2018
Eric Guido

Just an appellation wine? This is incredibly rich and deep with incredible black fruit and sweet spices. The palate is like pure silk with saturating tart black fruit balanced by savory richness. Gorgeous.

Just an appellation wine? This is incredibly rich and deep with incredible black fruit and sweet spices. The palate is like pure silk with saturating tart black fruit balanced by savory richness. Gorgeous.

1 person found it helpfulDec 13th, 2015
Brett Vanderbrook

This wine is likely past its drinking window, or maybe just wasn’t stored properly. Nothing off about it, it was just kinda dead. Strangely still had a fair amount of oak and black fruit, but also a musty, mossy quality.

This wine is likely past its drinking window, or maybe just wasn’t stored properly. Nothing off about it, it was just kinda dead. Strangely still had a fair amount of oak and black fruit, but also a musty, mossy quality.

Jan 15th, 2018
Dave Schneider

Drinking perfectly. Luscious fruit. Medium acidity

Drinking perfectly. Luscious fruit. Medium acidity

Jan 23rd, 2016
Andrew Berge

Tons of life left for a 2001

Tons of life left for a 2001

Jul 3rd, 2015
Kevin O'Connor

This blew away the '05 papas block!

This blew away the '05 papas block!

Feb 22nd, 2015
Mike Ancuta

Over 16%. Would pair with barbecue. This style is perfect for a cool evening on the back deck.

Over 16%. Would pair with barbecue. This style is perfect for a cool evening on the back deck.

Nov 6th, 2016
Ganesh

Ganesh had this 2 years ago

Ganesh had this 2 years ago

Oct 23rd, 2022
Brett Vinokur

Brett had this 3 years ago

Brett had this 3 years ago

Feb 5th, 2022
Brett Vinokur

Brett had this 5 years ago

Brett had this 5 years ago

May 4th, 2020