2006 Retrospective (Central Coast, CA): Dense, monolithic and a bit lifeless. Notes of kirsch and mocha. Surely not still developing at this age, so an unsatisfying wine for me.
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Full nose of smoke, meat and sweet black fruit. The palate is concentrated with smoky black fruit and spice. For the ripeness/richness, this has excellent freshness and precision. Aging glacially. I don't drink much Cali Syrah anymore, but this is quite nice, especially for the tariff.
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12/20/2022 - Bob & Sue Atlanta wrote: 92 Points
Alive and kicking! If it tasted blind, I would’ve guessed 2017. This is an outstanding $20 bottle of Syrah from 2006. We’ll done Carlisle!
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8/31/2021 - oaxaca90049 wrote:
Drinking beautifully. In our experience Carlisle's age far past their supposed drink by date. A joy to drink.
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8/5/2019 - dmwilsondvm Likes this wine: 95 Points
Wow! Still prime! Dark plum, chocolate undertones. Bravo!
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1/31/2019 - JonnyG wrote: 88 Points
2006 Retrospective (Central Coast, CA): Dense, monolithic and a bit lifeless. Notes of kirsch and mocha. Surely not still developing at this age, so an unsatisfying wine for me.
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12/29/2018 - Nanda wrote: 88 Points
Full nose of smoke, meat and sweet black fruit. The palate is concentrated with smoky black fruit and spice. For the ripeness/richness, this has excellent freshness and precision. Aging glacially. I don't drink much Cali Syrah anymore, but this is quite nice, especially for the tariff.
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