Sonoma Valley, Sonoma County, California, USA
Aggressive dark fruit, more oak (and vanilla), less acid and more 1 dimensional than the Bedrock 2012 from the same vineyard we tried next to it. Will improve with a few years time but not as sophisticated as the Bedrock.
Aggressive dark fruit, more oak (and vanilla), less acid and more 1 dimensional than the Bedrock 2012 from the same vineyard we tried next to it. Will improve with a few years time but not as sophisticated as the Bedrock.
May 1st, 2016Purple/violet color with aromatic aromas. Inital aromas that brings to mind truffles gives way to black cherry cobbler, chocolate, with hints of orange rind and strawberries. On the palate it's round, with a great texture, wonderful acidity and well integrated tannins with black cherry, blueberry, chocolate flavors with an intensely spicy long finish. 94% Zinfandel/6%Grand Noir 2012 Vintage
Purple/violet color with aromatic aromas. Inital aromas that brings to mind truffles gives way to black cherry cobbler, chocolate, with hints of orange rind and strawberries. On the palate it's round, with a great texture, wonderful acidity and well integrated tannins with black cherry, blueberry, chocolate flavors with an intensely spicy long finish. 94% Zinfandel/6%Grand Noir 2012 Vintage
Jan 26th, 2016
Very delicious. A cult cab lover's type of wine. Not as polished in my opinion as the Bedrock wine from the same vineyard and year but this May just need more time. Everything is a little of kilter right now and hasn't come together. Improved with some time but still very, veery yu young. Has that sweet oak, vanillin, cotton candy finish that cult cab and pinot lovers will rave over.
Very delicious. A cult cab lover's type of wine. Not as polished in my opinion as the Bedrock wine from the same vineyard and year but this May just need more time. Everything is a little of kilter right now and hasn't come together. Improved with some time but still very, veery yu young. Has that sweet oak, vanillin, cotton candy finish that cult cab and pinot lovers will rave over.
Mar 31st, 2014
Something awkward about this. Good fruit and structure though.
Something awkward about this. Good fruit and structure though.
Nov 4th, 2023
Ripe, smokey notes with black fruit and leather/tobacco. Smooth and silken belying its 15+ ABV. I find that 7-9 years is the sweet spot for Carlisle. Dark, inky, still balanced and fruit-driven. Zin works so well with med rare filets and gruyere gratin. Kudos to Mike Officer for the finesse and understatement.
Ripe, smokey notes with black fruit and leather/tobacco. Smooth and silken belying its 15+ ABV. I find that 7-9 years is the sweet spot for Carlisle. Dark, inky, still balanced and fruit-driven. Zin works so well with med rare filets and gruyere gratin. Kudos to Mike Officer for the finesse and understatement.
Jun 30th, 2020
Have you ever made love to a piece of chocolate?
Have you ever made love to a piece of chocolate?
Jan 17th, 2016Rich with vanilla and raspberry flavor. A bit rustic on the nose. Not as polished as other Carlisle wines but better than most Zins.
Rich with vanilla and raspberry flavor. A bit rustic on the nose. Not as polished as other Carlisle wines but better than most Zins.
Jan 1st, 2015
Clement had this 12 years ago
Clement had this 12 years ago
Apr 18th, 2014
