Carlisle Winery & Vineyards

Papera Ranch Zinfandel

9.238 ratings
9.28 pro ratings
Russian River Valley, Sonoma County, California, USA
Zinfandel
Lamb, Chicken, Turkey, White Rice, Pasta, Potato, Herbs, Mushrooms, Soft Cheese, Chili & Hot Spicy, Tomato-Based, Duck, Exotic Spices, Beans & Peas, Hard Cheese, Pork, Baking Spices, Pungent Cheese, Beef, Onion, Shallot, Garlic
Top Notes For
Paul Mason

Over the hill which is surprising as I have 09 and 10 from Carlisle that are still drinking well. Seems to be a problem with the 2012 as they have not aged as well as other vintages for this winery.

Over the hill which is surprising as I have 09 and 10 from Carlisle that are still drinking well. Seems to be a problem with the 2012 as they have not aged as well as other vintages for this winery.

Aug 23rd, 2019
Shawn R

Nose on this was crazy, compared to the 13.

Nose on this was crazy, compared to the 13.

Feb 5th, 2018
Puerto Rico Wine News

Zin Master Mike! This is what Eden's forbidden fruit must have tasted like

Zin Master Mike! This is what Eden's forbidden fruit must have tasted like

Dec 18th, 2016
Patrick Derdeyn

Carlisle. Wow, props to the good Officer for this one. Delicious.

Carlisle. Wow, props to the good Officer for this one. Delicious.

Jan 31st, 2015
Matt Austin

Owner/Winemaker, Grosgrain Vineyards, Walla Walla, WA

9.5

Overtime wine. Go Seahawks! Oh yeah, and it's really good.

Overtime wine. Go Seahawks! Oh yeah, and it's really good.

Jan 18th, 2015
J Chechik

Really nice. Smooth, deep licorice & Black cherry notes. Ton of fruit...I hope to try another one in 2024.

Really nice. Smooth, deep licorice & Black cherry notes. Ton of fruit...I hope to try another one in 2024.

Jun 3rd, 2019
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9.2

Still going strong. Wish I had more in the cellar.

Still going strong. Wish I had more in the cellar.

Jan 11th, 2019
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9.2

One of my favorite zinfandels. This is drinking at peak right now, to my palate. Delicious.

One of my favorite zinfandels. This is drinking at peak right now, to my palate. Delicious.

Sep 27th, 2018
Dutchbastard

This is really good especially drinking it with Personally aged beef long distance conversation with friends from kindergarten talking about the meaning of life at all makes sense after drinking this bottle

This is really good especially drinking it with Personally aged beef long distance conversation with friends from kindergarten talking about the meaning of life at all makes sense after drinking this bottle

Sep 2nd, 2018
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9.1

This bottle was a bit different than my first two, starting with the very intriguing bouquet that reminded me of smelling summer berry bushes - a sort of fresh, slightly herbal quality mixed with sweeter fruit scents. The palate was red and black raspberries complemented by ripe peach, mildly assertive black pepper/spice, and a cool menthol on the close. If that sounds like an unusual mix of flavors, it is. But, somehow, it all works together.

This bottle was a bit different than my first two, starting with the very intriguing bouquet that reminded me of smelling summer berry bushes - a sort of fresh, slightly herbal quality mixed with sweeter fruit scents. The palate was red and black raspberries complemented by ripe peach, mildly assertive black pepper/spice, and a cool menthol on the close. If that sounds like an unusual mix of flavors, it is. But, somehow, it all works together.

Jan 26th, 2018