Carlisle Winery & Vineyards
Rossi Ranch Zinfandel
Sonoma Valley, Sonoma County, California, USA
Good, but not the best wine I have had from Jay and Mike. I have another bottle, will try in a couple years as this one could use more time which I suspect will allow it to improve.
Good, but not the best wine I have had from Jay and Mike. I have another bottle, will try in a couple years as this one could use more time which I suspect will allow it to improve.
Mar 9th, 2019
The nose was luxurious and spicy with wild berries in sweet cream, then salty, smoky, dusty spice. It was incredibly soft on the palate, displaying a mix of ripe blueberry, cherry, blackberry, spice and flaky, toasty pie crust. The acidity was perfectly balanced and the '06 Rossi Ranch flawlessly carried it's 16% acl. It finished on brambly berries and hints of sweet spice.
The nose was luxurious and spicy with wild berries in sweet cream, then salty, smoky, dusty spice. It was incredibly soft on the palate, displaying a mix of ripe blueberry, cherry, blackberry, spice and flaky, toasty pie crust. The acidity was perfectly balanced and the '06 Rossi Ranch flawlessly carried it's 16% acl. It finished on brambly berries and hints of sweet spice.
Apr 3rd, 2016
I guess it's possible to make a balanced wine at 15.1% but this isn't getting it done
I guess it's possible to make a balanced wine at 15.1% but this isn't getting it done
Apr 25th, 2015
Spice and red fruit nose. Lively red fruit flavors w spice. Still some tannin but wonderful long finish. Drinking very well
Spice and red fruit nose. Lively red fruit flavors w spice. Still some tannin but wonderful long finish. Drinking very well
Jul 2nd, 2022
Zinfandel with Alicante and Grand Noir, according to the bottle. Red fruits giving way to some figs, raisins and blackcurrant. Baking spices. Smooth and delicious.
Zinfandel with Alicante and Grand Noir, according to the bottle. Red fruits giving way to some figs, raisins and blackcurrant. Baking spices. Smooth and delicious.
Sep 19th, 2020
Main attraction at the first grilled meal of the year
Main attraction at the first grilled meal of the year
May 4th, 2019
Oh my! Very old vine Zinfandel field blended with Petite Sirah, Alicante Bouschet and Grand Noir. Hints of cherries and stone fruits. Long aftertaste and a gorgeous nose. Hurrah for Carlise for finding and sourcing from these heritage vineyards. Highly recommended!
Oh my! Very old vine Zinfandel field blended with Petite Sirah, Alicante Bouschet and Grand Noir. Hints of cherries and stone fruits. Long aftertaste and a gorgeous nose. Hurrah for Carlise for finding and sourcing from these heritage vineyards. Highly recommended!
Feb 3rd, 2018
Just a touch cloudy... but the most awesome blast of blackberry, tobacco and kirsch notes. Smooth and silky on the palate, no notice of alcohol and zin's normal pepper notes are gone. Perfect foil to filets. I love old Zinfandel and I love old Carlisles in particular. Bravo Mike Officer!
Just a touch cloudy... but the most awesome blast of blackberry, tobacco and kirsch notes. Smooth and silky on the palate, no notice of alcohol and zin's normal pepper notes are gone. Perfect foil to filets. I love old Zinfandel and I love old Carlisles in particular. Bravo Mike Officer!
Apr 9th, 2017
I love a good Zin. Big and bold and delicious.
I love a good Zin. Big and bold and delicious.
Mar 4th, 2016