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2016 Carlisle "Papera Ranch" Zinfandel Blend tasting notes
2016 Carlisle "Papera Ranch" Zinfandel Blend 75cl 15% ABV
USA, California, Sonoma County, Russian River Valley AVA
Varietal: 96% Zinfandel, 4% Carignan
21% new French oak
1,005 cases produced
Color: deep, dark cherry.
Nose: a captivating bouquet of sage, leather, figs, eucalyptus, cedar nuts, cherries, blackberries, rhubarb, mint chocolate, pepper, pomegranates, wet stone, tobacco, blueberries, almonds, and hibiscus. The herbal notes are particularly enchanting.
Taste: layers of red currants, raspberries, cherries, cranberries, and pepper, complemented by well-integrated ripe tannins, orange zest, and mint tea. Wonderfully balanced with outstanding acidity (pH: 3.33, T.A.: 6.9 g/L).
Finish: lingering notes of cherries, pepper, leather, tannins, a hint of salt, lemon zest, and lingonberries.
Score: 9 ¼. Nearly excellent. +3+2+2.
Conclusion: yet another remarkable Zinfandel from Carlisle winery. It's truly disappointing that they’re closing. Drinking beautifully now, though the wine feels slightly past its peak. Decanted for three hours. 92/100.
USA, California, Sonoma County, Russian River Valley AVA
Varietal: 96% Zinfandel, 4% Carignan
21% new French oak
1,005 cases produced
Color: deep, dark cherry.
Nose: a captivating bouquet of sage, leather, figs, eucalyptus, cedar nuts, cherries, blackberries, rhubarb, mint chocolate, pepper, pomegranates, wet stone, tobacco, blueberries, almonds, and hibiscus. The herbal notes are particularly enchanting.
Taste: layers of red currants, raspberries, cherries, cranberries, and pepper, complemented by well-integrated ripe tannins, orange zest, and mint tea. Wonderfully balanced with outstanding acidity (pH: 3.33, T.A.: 6.9 g/L).
Finish: lingering notes of cherries, pepper, leather, tannins, a hint of salt, lemon zest, and lingonberries.
Score: 9 ¼. Nearly excellent. +3+2+2.
Conclusion: yet another remarkable Zinfandel from Carlisle winery. It's truly disappointing that they’re closing. Drinking beautifully now, though the wine feels slightly past its peak. Decanted for three hours. 92/100.