Papera Ranch Zinfandel

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.

Nose on this was crazy, compared to the 13.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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 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.