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2016 Carlisle Zinfandel Piner Olivet Ranches Russian River Valley
Zinfandel
- USA
- California
- Sonoma County
- Russian River Valley
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Community Tasting Notes 85
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VCMC Likes this wine:
April 4, 2024 - Lovely
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ogres3 Likes this wine: 91 points
March 21, 2024 - Very solid Carlisle zin.
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timewithwine Likes this wine:
January 20, 2024 - This is much more laid back and subtle than the Limerick Lane. While both are opaque, this appears darker and less luminescent than the 1910 Block; more brooding. The wine is layered with dark cherries, plum and other dark fruits then on to baking spices and orange zest. At some point black pepper makes an appearance and continues through the long finish. Deftly balanced. One of the most claret like Zins I’ve had in many a year. Almost reminds me of a Geyserville, yet even more refined … as if that’s possible. A blend of 26% Russian River Valley Zinfandel, Carlisle Vineyard, 67% Russian River Valley Zinfandel, Papera Ranch, 7% Russian River Valley Zinfandel, Montafi Ranch. Some very slight sediment. 560 cases produced. 15% alc. With coq au vin. 01.20.24 Recommended.
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ogres3 Likes this wine: 90 points
January 17, 2024 - Light and lively. Not sure I'd go out of my way to buy.
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Quiller wrote: 87 points
June 25, 2023 - Opened, pour and let sit about 1/2 hr. Then: Minimal red fruit on the nose. Taste is red fruit, although not particularly strong, faintly sweet and not spicy; tannins OK; soft mouthfeel; acidity starts out OK, but then is more noticeable on the finish and not in a good way. No noticeable zin profile. This ends up being almost a generic red wine. OK to drink, but very forgettable and nothing like the other notes. Wonder if this is an off bottle.
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Wine Definition
- Vintage 2016
- Type Red
- Producer Carlisle
- Varietal Zinfandel
- Designation n/a
- Vineyard Piner Olivet Ranches
- Country USA
- Region California
- SubRegion Sonoma County
- Appellation Russian River Valley
Community Holdings
- Pending Delivery 11 (1%)
- In Cellars 494 (38%)
- Consumed 804 (61%)
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- ProducerCarlisle
- VarietyZinfandel
- CountryUSA
- RegionCalifornia
- SubRegionSonoma County
- AppellationRussian River Valley
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