Carlisle Winery & Vineyards
Martinelli Road Vineyard Zinfandel
Russian River Valley, Sonoma County, California, USA
In its prime. Really good but just a bit high in abv.
In its prime. Really good but just a bit high in abv.
Apr 23rd, 2016Beautiful wine Aromatically complex with raspberry, cherry, tons of spice, and whiffs of candied citrus rind, and dust. Raspberry, cherry, and intense baking spice flavors aromas explode on the palate are nicely balanced by very good acidity, and dusty soft tannins. Supple texture. Long finish. Last tasted 2 years ago. Just got better with time.
Beautiful wine Aromatically complex with raspberry, cherry, tons of spice, and whiffs of candied citrus rind, and dust. Raspberry, cherry, and intense baking spice flavors aromas explode on the palate are nicely balanced by very good acidity, and dusty soft tannins. Supple texture. Long finish. Last tasted 2 years ago. Just got better with time.
Feb 7th, 2015
Ripe and round...nice inky dark color and chewy texture. No discernible tannin or alcohol (though listed at 16.3)... the wine is nicely resolved at 10 years. Black fruit, pencil lead, and spice notes. A well grown and produced example of California Zinfandel at ten years. Another example that Zinfandel can age gracefully.
Ripe and round...nice inky dark color and chewy texture. No discernible tannin or alcohol (though listed at 16.3)... the wine is nicely resolved at 10 years. Black fruit, pencil lead, and spice notes. A well grown and produced example of California Zinfandel at ten years. Another example that Zinfandel can age gracefully.
Jan 25th, 2021
Almost ten years old with plenty of room to go. Rich cherry with broad but balanced tannin. Fantastic zin.
Almost ten years old with plenty of room to go. Rich cherry with broad but balanced tannin. Fantastic zin.
Nov 15th, 2019
Still great fruit!
Long smooth finish
Still great fruit!
Long smooth finish
Bright acidity, rich brambly fruit (blueberry & raspberry), pepper, touch of spice and a very smooth finish. No noticeable heat on a pop n pour. Great zin!
Bright acidity, rich brambly fruit (blueberry & raspberry), pepper, touch of spice and a very smooth finish. No noticeable heat on a pop n pour. Great zin!
Feb 7th, 2016Decanted for some tim. sharp nose, some bite and tart cherry. Heat on the finish.
Decanted for some tim. sharp nose, some bite and tart cherry. Heat on the finish.
Jul 6th, 2015