Carlisle Winery & Vineyards

Monte Rosso Vineyard Zinfandel

9.17 ratings
8.83 pro ratings
Sonoma 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
Tom Kobylarz

Really big up front, but settles in nicely to a more elegant mid-palate and finish. The tannin in the finish is a little grainy. Blackberry, blueberries, plum, a little mint, and dollops of creme are picked up in this legendary site's 2009 Carlisle version.

Really big up front, but settles in nicely to a more elegant mid-palate and finish. The tannin in the finish is a little grainy. Blackberry, blueberries, plum, a little mint, and dollops of creme are picked up in this legendary site's 2009 Carlisle version.

1 person found it helpfulJan 23rd, 2016
Tom Kobylarz

Independence Day, a day where we officially broke rank, here's to the rebels and the old school with 130 year old vines of one of America's great vineyards with a grape we have made all our own (and a splash of some other old school grape varietals).

Deep red in color with electric ruby edges. The nose is full, not over blown, as is the palate if maybe a touch more heat coming through there.
Screaming currants, with graphite, raspberry and blackberry. Lots of fun, tasty with the grilled ribs!
#monterosso

Independence Day, a day where we officially broke rank, here's to the rebels and the old school with 130 year old vines of one of America's great vineyards with a grape we have made all our own (and a splash of some other old school grape varietals).

Deep red in color with electric ruby edges. The nose is full, not over blown, as is the palate if maybe a touch more heat coming through there.
Screaming currants, with graphite, raspberry and blackberry. Lots of fun, tasty with the grilled ribs!
#monterosso

Jul 5th, 2016
Tom Dolezal

Monte Rosso VY

Monte Rosso VY

Oct 3rd, 2015
Sommelara

Sommelara had this 10 years ago

Sommelara had this 10 years ago

Jul 26th, 2014
R David Fuhrman

R had this 8 years ago

R had this 8 years ago

Sep 17th, 2016
Charles Garrison

Charles had this 9 years ago

Charles had this 9 years ago

Jun 23rd, 2015
Vinni Capra

Vinni had this 10 years ago

Vinni had this 10 years ago

Nov 17th, 2014