Carlisle Winery & Vineyards
Papera Ranch Zinfandel
Russian River Valley, Sonoma County, California, USA
Best #Zinfandel producer out there (period), 7 years old and it's balanced, deep, fresh and most importantly fun to smell and taste! Dare I say this could age to 20 years? I'd take that gamble just to see what it's like, but side more with the fact it would be in fine drinking condition.
Here we have a splash of Carignane that adds depth, beep but not flamboyant fruit and spine to the structure. Blue and dark red fruits brood over a layer of roasted meat and subtle, ripe tannins and tweek of acidity on the finish. #carlisle
Best #Zinfandel producer out there (period), 7 years old and it's balanced, deep, fresh and most importantly fun to smell and taste! Dare I say this could age to 20 years? I'd take that gamble just to see what it's like, but side more with the fact it would be in fine drinking condition.
Here we have a splash of Carignane that adds depth, beep but not flamboyant fruit and spine to the structure. Blue and dark red fruits brood over a layer of roasted meat and subtle, ripe tannins and tweek of acidity on the finish. #carlisle
And the winner is...
And the winner is...
Feb 10th, 2013
Not drinking as much Zin as I used to, but this reminded me I need to check in more often. Really nice.
Not drinking as much Zin as I used to, but this reminded me I need to check in more often. Really nice.
May 28th, 2018
Almost feels like infanticide, still fresh and lively. Full of spice, red fruit, and hints of chocolate.
Almost feels like infanticide, still fresh and lively. Full of spice, red fruit, and hints of chocolate.
Aug 6th, 2017Don't drink nearly as much Zin as I used to, but this is always a favorite. Gorgeous fruit without being over the top.
Don't drink nearly as much Zin as I used to, but this is always a favorite. Gorgeous fruit without being over the top.
Apr 8th, 2017
2009 & killing it right out of the bottle. Great balance & loads of depth & focus. Great wine.
2009 & killing it right out of the bottle. Great balance & loads of depth & focus. Great wine.
Jun 24th, 2015
Delicious - 2009. Originally drank with Mike.
Delicious - 2009. Originally drank with Mike.
Sep 6th, 2015