Menthol and pepper on the nose. On the palate, black cherry, slightly jammy blackberry, prune, raspberry, and abundant white pepper, with earthy notes throughout, and a noticeable sensation of alcoholic heat on the medium finish. Fair quality for the price at about $30.
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Not as good as the first 2, and the first 2 were not as good as other vineyard-designate Carlisles. I got only a whisper of the traditional Carlisle nose and popping red fruit. Still enjoyable, but I won't be buying this zinfandel again.
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Not one of my favorite Carlisle Zin's. Or maybe it was meant to be consumed younger. Showing hints of prune, and a bit more heat than I am used to seeing from Mike's wines.
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8/30/2015 - RichardP wrote: 89 Points
Menthol and pepper on the nose. On the palate, black cherry, slightly jammy blackberry, prune, raspberry, and abundant white pepper, with earthy notes throughout, and a noticeable sensation of alcoholic heat on the medium finish. Fair quality for the price at about $30.
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3/1/2014 - Sennma wrote:
Great example of why Mike is one of the best hands with Zin. Really elegant Zin, no of that jammy stuff. In a great spot right now. Drink up.
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12/31/2013 - dsimmons Likes this wine: 92 Points
Consistently delicious. My last of these
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10/29/2013 - galewskj wrote: 88 Points
Not as good as the first 2, and the first 2 were not as good as other vineyard-designate Carlisles. I got only a whisper of the traditional Carlisle nose and popping red fruit. Still enjoyable, but I won't be buying this zinfandel again.
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3/30/2013 - psoals wrote: 87 Points
Not one of my favorite Carlisle Zin's. Or maybe it was meant to be consumed younger. Showing hints of prune, and a bit more heat than I am used to seeing from Mike's wines.
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