2016 Carlisle The Integral
Community Tasting Note
Lforrest wrote:
Sunday, December 9, 2018 - winery -55% Syrah and 45% Mourvèdre, both varieties were picked simultaneously on October 1st. The Mourvèdre was added to tank first, completely as whole cluster, while the Syrah was fully destemmed and added on top. Twenty-eight days on the skins. Nineteen percent new French oak.Medium-dark to dark ruby-purple. A highly perfumed bouquet of smoked meats, mulberry, black olive, and spring flowers. I could sniff this all day! On the palate, medium-full bodied with flavors of black fruits, earth, and savory spice. Finishes quite long with authoritative but polished tannins. I love this wine now for the aromatic fireworks but believe its best lies ahead. Enjoy from 2023 to 2033.
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Comment posted by JERB:
3/18/2019 7:10:00 PM - Thanks for your very detailed TN! The last thing you say is that this should best be enjoyed from 2023 to 2033. Is your suggestion that this wine will not truly hit its stride after 2023 and we should hold off until then? I ask because I'm not sure I can wait that long - and I know I don't have the storage space. If I can't wait 4 more years, what did you do to allow it to open up? Thanks! - Jack
Comment posted by Lforrest:
3/18/2019 8:20:00 PM - This was just copied from the Carlisle website. Not my writing.
Comment posted by JERB:
3/18/2019 8:59:00 PM - Well okay then!!
I will try to wait!!
Thnx!!