First night, shy and alluring for a Carlisle; 2nd night; an amazing balanced black fruit beauty…wish we have saved more for night 2
First night, shy and alluring for a Carlisle; 2nd night; an amazing balanced black fruit beauty…wish we have saved more for night 2
Apr 22nd, 2022
Nose reminds me of an Old Fashioned cocktail. On the palette, the primary fruit has mostly faded to an umami richness of licorice, juicy steak, and a drop of whiskey with orange zest. Med acid and tannin. Quite enjoyable, but for my taste I prefer younger, fruity Zins. Follow up: apparently this vineyard produces dark, brooding, un-fruity Zins.
Nose reminds me of an Old Fashioned cocktail. On the palette, the primary fruit has mostly faded to an umami richness of licorice, juicy steak, and a drop of whiskey with orange zest. Med acid and tannin. Quite enjoyable, but for my taste I prefer younger, fruity Zins. Follow up: apparently this vineyard produces dark, brooding, un-fruity Zins.
Feb 21st, 2021
Probably WOTN for me. VERY approachable 2013 with some sweet fruit front of raspberry and red cherry. Not a heavier zin by far, and almost tastes like an aged pinot by the palate profile, but the nose is definitely zin. Finishes with a lot of youth. This one has a huge aging potential. I don't think this one will start going until 2022 or so with proper cellaring. Very impressed by this Carlisle Zin. OMG, QUITE hedonistic.
Probably WOTN for me. VERY approachable 2013 with some sweet fruit front of raspberry and red cherry. Not a heavier zin by far, and almost tastes like an aged pinot by the palate profile, but the nose is definitely zin. Finishes with a lot of youth. This one has a huge aging potential. I don't think this one will start going until 2022 or so with proper cellaring. Very impressed by this Carlisle Zin. OMG, QUITE hedonistic.
Jun 15th, 2018
Russian River Valley, Sonoma County, California, USA
