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2008 Carlisle Zinfandel Sonoma County
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In 2008, we sourced zinfandel from four appellations, Alexander Valley, Dry Creek Valley, Russian River Valley, and Sonoma Valley, to create this delicious zinfandel. Four percent Dry Creek pet from Teldeschi Ranch seemed to bring the components together, rounding out the palate nicely. Think of our 2007 Sonoma County Zinfandel blended with our 2006. Aged in French oak, 20% new, and based upon our experiment last year, bottled completely in screw cap.
Medium-dark ruby-garnet. Red cherries, berry compote, and complicating notes of bittersweet chocolate and brown spices greet the nose. Fresh and juicy on the palate with red and black berry fruits highlighted by hints of licorice, smoked meat, and earth. Finishes with great energy and thrust. Once again, an absolute steal for the price. Optimum enjoyment should be between late 2011 and 2018.
Medium-dark ruby-garnet. Red cherries, berry compote, and complicating notes of bittersweet chocolate and brown spices greet the nose. Fresh and juicy on the palate with red and black berry fruits highlighted by hints of licorice, smoked meat, and earth. Finishes with great energy and thrust. Once again, an absolute steal for the price. Optimum enjoyment should be between late 2011 and 2018.