Been a while since I have had a Zin and this was is not an over the top/extracted version. Nicely done, somewhat restrained, but a great nose. It was better on the pop and pour versus getting more air so it has that going for it. Every other bottle of wine I have been drinking seems to want air forever. — 9 months ago
Wow. Amazingly wonderful- still - at 17 years young. Tannins and fruits still doing their jobs in harmony. An excellent example of this varietal -done by this legendary producer. — 3 years ago
It took about an hour for this to come around. Primary with little nuance yet I thought the balance was spot on. — a month ago
Have had the pleasure of drinking a few Carlisle Zins the past few years. All have been delicious. Wonderfully made. This 15-year-old is still in near perfect harmony with the tannins and fruits. The continued high-quality from this winery is impressive.  — 10 months ago
Rich and structured, label says a little Zinfandel was added, which accounts for the spicy, brambly notes, earthy notes as well, drinking very nicely tonight, very nice Petite Sirah!! The only vintage I purchased, this may be the very first Carlisle Petite Sirah (about 75 cases, the back label says). — 9 months ago
Dean Quintal
Dark berries are present to the nose. Hints of leather and tobacco and the spice was really brought out with some baby back ribs. Had this last about a year and a half ago and it’s still living up to the first time I tasted it.  — 9 days ago