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2017 Carlisle Zinfandel Sonoma County
Zinfandel
- USA
- California
- Sonoma County
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Community Tasting Notes 101
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ogres3 Likes this wine: 91 points
April 17, 2024 - Pleasant rich deep zin.
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RichardP wrote: 92 points
March 13, 2024 - This was surprisingly good, with typical Zinfandel dark berry fruit on the nose and palate; notes of earthy spice and bramble on the medium to long finish, with light tannins and strong acidity. Given the tannins this won't age for long, but it doesn't need to; it's excellent now. This was a very good value at under $40. If the price doesn't climb, I will buy into upcoming vintages.
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Eatmypixels wrote: 89 points
March 9, 2024 - Tasting old. Tight. Had over two hours. Less fruit. Not the undertones. Still good but not what it was. Maybe awkward teenager?
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Quiller wrote: 87 points
September 19, 2023 - Opened, poured and let sit about 30 min. Maybe some reddish fruit on the nose. Taste is reddish-darkish fruit, but somewhat subdued; no spiciness; fairly monotone flavor; softish mouthfeel; acidity and tannins not an issue until the longish finish, when some acidity and some warmth (15% abv) become noticeable. The last of 3 bottles and all have been a bit different (see 2/4/23 and 7/9/23 notes), but not that much in a good way.
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Quiller wrote: 87 points
July 9, 2023 - Opened, poured and let sit about 35 min. Then: Not much of a nose. Taste starts out with noticeable acidity, but that mellows out. Red fruit, but minimal intensity; almost softish mouthfeel; tannins not an issue; no noticeable spiciness or wild berry flavor. 15% alcohol, but that wasn't noticeable. Surprising that a Carlisle zin, even this entry-level one, could be this uninteresting. Quite a change from the bottle 5+ months ago. Poor QPR.
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Wine Definition
- Vintage 2017
- Type Red
- Producer Carlisle
- Varietal Zinfandel
- Designation n/a
- Vineyard n/a
- Country USA
- Region California
- SubRegion Sonoma County
- Appellation Sonoma County
Community Holdings
- Pending Delivery 2 (0%)
- In Cellars 594 (32%)
- Consumed 1,248 (68%)
Food Pairing
Community Recommendations
pizza, Butternut Soup, Pasta & Meatballs, Salmon SaladWho Likes This Wine
98% Like It 58 votes
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- Wine2017 Carlisle Zinfandel Sonoma County
- ProducerCarlisle
- VarietyZinfandel
- CountryUSA
- RegionCalifornia
- SubRegionSonoma County
- AppellationSonoma County
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