Carlisle Winery & Vineyards

Papera Ranch Zinfandel

9.240 ratings
9.110 pro ratings
Russian River 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
Geoff Troup

Sales Eder Brothers, Cellar Fine Wines

8.7

Almost a merlot like quality. Bigger acid, roasted red pepper.

Almost a merlot like quality. Bigger acid, roasted red pepper.

May 28th, 2017
Ki Punwar

Owner, California Wine Republic

9.3

Not a huge fan of Zin but if you like Zin Carlisle is amazing. Full bodied, lush, full of blackberries & currants. Very easy to drink and impressive effort from Mike at Carlisle

Not a huge fan of Zin but if you like Zin Carlisle is amazing. Full bodied, lush, full of blackberries & currants. Very easy to drink and impressive effort from Mike at Carlisle

Dec 31st, 2016
Paul Mason

A bit oaky on day 1, better on day 2 and even better on day 3.

A bit oaky on day 1, better on day 2 and even better on day 3.

May 2nd, 2015
Paul Mason

Best Carlisle Zin I have had in a while. Which says something since they are all so good.

Best Carlisle Zin I have had in a while. Which says something since they are all so good.

Jun 15th, 2014
Doug Griffin

The 2020 are all good. Ripe, depth,

The 2020 are all good. Ripe, depth,

Feb 20th, 2023
Steve Anderson

The 2011 Carlisles are in a great spot.

The 2011 Carlisles are in a great spot.

Feb 29th, 2020
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9.0

This is starting to get a little soft and less fresh than previous bottles. Still tasty, but drink up if you have them.

This is starting to get a little soft and less fresh than previous bottles. Still tasty, but drink up if you have them.

May 3rd, 2018
Martin Gedalin

Was too young when I opened one 2 years ago lot more put together now

Was too young when I opened one 2 years ago lot more put together now

Aug 14th, 2015
Michelle Baker

Delicious, mind-blowing black raspberry.

Delicious, mind-blowing black raspberry.

Jan 17th, 2015
Frank Pereyra

Old vine Papera form Carlisle. De Lic Ious!!

Old vine Papera form Carlisle. De Lic Ious!!

Jan 18th, 2014