If I was at JMull's wine tasting, I would grab the bottle of Carlisle and go hide. This stuff is stupidly good and will only get better IMO. Mike Officer, Nice job!
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Dinner was smoked brisket with a big group so wanted to have a fun wine lineup. Pulled the 2020 OHR bottlings from Bedrock, Bucklin and Carlisle. All exceptional wines with interesting distinctions.
Bucklin Ancient was the most immediately open of the bunch and wowed with really appealing fruit. Carlisle’s (debut) version was remarkably silky and long, with stunning texture and (at this point) probably tne most tamed tannin. Bedrock’s was the most powerful and structured of the three, with very slightly darker profile.
The group was about evenly split between the three but I’ll give Bedrock the edge. All three of these represent crazy value.
Herbs, olive aromas. Blackberry, dark cherry on the palate. Medium-light tannins. I really like this wine and it’s a great bargain. Hope Mike makes more.
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15% abv. Dark burgundy red, very aromatic. Black cherry, spearmint, white pepper in a balanced, deep, harmonious package. Great complexity and length. Very fine and should continue to improve for several more years.
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The nose is of sweet fruit. The body has a brambly base with a collection interplayed notes. A field blend it is as this is a new collection of grapes for me. Balanced good finish. Works well with food or alone. Probably would give a little air time for the next bottle
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I was a little nervous about this given the muted scores, but I enjoyed. Pop and pour. Very Carlisle character. Maybe it’s a little more thin than some others? But it has bright red fruits, is smooth, and has a medium finish. Will develop further for a year or two.
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Bright clear ruby purple moderate tearing Ripe black raspberry pie nose Immediately upon opening this was quite dry and elegant, belying its 15% alcohol. With an hour of air this opens up remarkably, showing more sweet fruit and alcohol. A mostly zin blend of reported 20 varietals including Mollard and Persan. This is really a lovely ancient field blend.
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10/15/2023 - Mark60 Likes this wine: 94 Points
If I was at JMull's wine tasting, I would grab the bottle of Carlisle and go hide. This stuff is stupidly good and will only get better IMO. Mike Officer, Nice job!
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9/17/2023 - jmull Likes this wine: 94 Points
Dinner was smoked brisket with a big group so wanted to have a fun wine lineup. Pulled the 2020 OHR bottlings from Bedrock, Bucklin and Carlisle. All exceptional wines with interesting distinctions.
Bucklin Ancient was the most immediately open of the bunch and wowed with really appealing fruit. Carlisle’s (debut) version was remarkably silky and long, with stunning texture and (at this point) probably tne most tamed tannin. Bedrock’s was the most powerful and structured of the three, with very slightly darker profile.
The group was about evenly split between the three but I’ll give Bedrock the edge. All three of these represent crazy value.
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9/7/2023 - Glenn228 Likes this wine: 92 Points
Herbs, olive aromas. Blackberry, dark cherry on the palate. Medium-light tannins. I really like this wine and it’s a great bargain. Hope Mike makes more.
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7/6/2023 - Mike Dildine Likes this wine: 94 Points
15% abv. Dark burgundy red, very aromatic. Black cherry, spearmint, white pepper in a balanced, deep, harmonious package. Great complexity and length. Very fine and should continue to improve for several more years.
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6/24/2023 - hanasowner wrote: 91 Points
Popped and poured...vibrant nose of red fruit...medium finish...drinking beautifully.
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4/30/2023 - Tsliwinski Likes this wine: 92 Points
Nice old rich dark fruit with pepper and floral notes
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3/21/2023 - chanote44 wrote: 88 Points
Sweet and disjointed. A blend most likely made from leftover lots of grapes. Nothing special
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1/10/2023 - Mtnmd1 Likes this wine: 91 Points
The nose is of sweet fruit. The body has a brambly base with a collection interplayed notes. A field blend it is as this is a new collection of grapes for me. Balanced good finish. Works well with food or alone. Probably would give a little air time for the next bottle
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12/2/2022 - Adam T 12 Likes this wine: 92 Points
I was a little nervous about this given the muted scores, but I enjoyed. Pop and pour. Very Carlisle character. Maybe it’s a little more thin than some others? But it has bright red fruits, is smooth, and has a medium finish. Will develop further for a year or two.
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12/1/2022 - cos65 Likes this wine: 90 Points
Bright clear ruby purple moderate tearing
Ripe black raspberry pie nose
Immediately upon opening this was quite dry and elegant, belying its 15% alcohol.
With an hour of air this opens up remarkably, showing more sweet fruit and alcohol.
A mostly zin blend of reported 20 varietals including Mollard and Persan.
This is really a lovely ancient field blend.
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