Carlisle Winery & Vineyards

Saitone Ranch Zinfandel

9.126 ratings
9.19 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
Michael Herzog

Pepper, pure red fruit. What you would expect. I have another glass left and will try on day 3 to see where it is.

Pepper, pure red fruit. What you would expect. I have another glass left and will try on day 3 to see where it is.

Mar 8th, 2020
Max Reichwage

Dense, structured wine reminiscent of CdP, deep purple color, very flavorful, great bottle

Dense, structured wine reminiscent of CdP, deep purple color, very flavorful, great bottle

Apr 14th, 2018
Jay Kline

My WOTN. I’ve had some Carlisle’s that came across as jammy fruit bombs and this was such a delight. Fruit forward but very well balanced. An excellent showing tonight.

My WOTN. I’ve had some Carlisle’s that came across as jammy fruit bombs and this was such a delight. Fruit forward but very well balanced. An excellent showing tonight.

Dec 29th, 2017
Geoff Troup

Sales Eder Brothers, Cellar Fine Wines

9.0

Delicious. So dusty and tannic. Could go so much longer!

Delicious. So dusty and tannic. Could go so much longer!

May 28th, 2017
Jon Tringale

Bold with some spice. Very well rounded and balanced. Log finish. Delicious.

Bold with some spice. Very well rounded and balanced. Log finish. Delicious.

Feb 17th, 2019
Todd Anderson

Well made but jammy, overly ripe to my taste. Even for a 2011 that's sat for this long

Well made but jammy, overly ripe to my taste. Even for a 2011 that's sat for this long

May 7th, 2017
Curt Lauber

Highly refined Zin.

Highly refined Zin.

Dec 21st, 2013
Alexander Stewart

From vines planted in 1895 and in addition to Zin this includes Alicante Bouschet, Grand Noir & Carignane.
Absolutely fantastic, complex and full of vibrancy, such a fine example of American terroir; just stunning.

From vines planted in 1895 and in addition to Zin this includes Alicante Bouschet, Grand Noir & Carignane.
Absolutely fantastic, complex and full of vibrancy, such a fine example of American terroir; just stunning.

Jul 20th, 2016
Clement Cariot

Sommelier Bleu Provence

9.1

Clement had this 10 years ago

Clement had this 10 years ago

May 23rd, 2015
Paul Mason

Paul had this 10 years ago

Paul had this 10 years ago

Apr 25th, 2015