This is just beyond its peak and on a downhill trajectory. Still very drinkable but the finish is now muted and the Zin vibrancy of dark fruit and a hint of spice and peppery finish no longer pronounced. Okay to drink, particularly with good.
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PnP. First night it was disappointing. Tight; astringent. Got a different wine, which also wasn’t as good as I expected. (Could have been me; had just flown back from New Zealand.) Second night it was wonderful. Rich; smooth; complex. I have one more bottle. I’m looking forward to see if it is the same.
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You would think this a standard bottling... but way better... incredible response to aging... dark chocolate... a bit of cola... not too heavily extracted.
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Leftover night....Opened and poured - smells zinny and humjid - dark purple to deep red. On the nose some bramble, deep blacks and reds, and humidity. Full bodied, the palate reveals more red tinged fruits, with bright acidity and raspberry/cherry notes, vs. the deep brooding lagoon of blacks. Solid Carlisle.
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12/23/2023 - tgkswine wrote: 89 Points
This is just beyond its peak and on a downhill trajectory. Still very drinkable but the finish is now muted and the Zin vibrancy of dark fruit and a hint of spice and peppery finish no longer pronounced. Okay to drink, particularly with good.
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12/19/2022 - Ed B Likes this wine: 92 Points
PnP. First night it was disappointing. Tight; astringent. Got a different wine, which also wasn’t as good as I expected. (Could have been me; had just flown back from New Zealand.) Second night it was wonderful. Rich; smooth; complex. I have one more bottle. I’m looking forward to see if it is the same.
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12/30/2020 - Ridgerunner Likes this wine: 93 Points
You would think this a standard bottling... but way better... incredible response to aging... dark chocolate... a bit of cola... not too heavily extracted.
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8/18/2020 - Senso-beak wrote: 88 Points
Leftover night....Opened and poured - smells zinny and humjid - dark purple to deep red. On the nose some bramble, deep blacks and reds, and humidity. Full bodied, the palate reveals more red tinged fruits, with bright acidity and raspberry/cherry notes, vs. the deep brooding lagoon of blacks. Solid Carlisle.
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12/30/2019 - Wine Poor wrote: 90 Points
Drinking well now
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