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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5/15/2024 - Acohen Likes this wine: 91 Points
Dark blueberry and raspberry with bramble and nice finish
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4/4/2024 - VCMC Likes this wine:
Lovely
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3/21/2024 - ogres3 Likes this wine: 91 Points
Very solid Carlisle zin.
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1/20/2024 - timewithwine Likes this wine:
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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1/17/2024 - ogres3 Likes this wine: 90 Points
Light and lively. Not sure I'd go out of my way to buy.
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