A wow wine. A lot richer and fuller than 2020 Carlisle Mancini consumed immediately before, but in balance and not at all overdone. Absolutely on par, qualitywise, with Carlisle SVDs, at a lower price. Great QPR. 94-95
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Absolutely knock out nose with a wide spectrum of berries and peaches. Just fun to swirl all day. Lighter in weight compared to other Carlisles but focused and precise. Delicious. 93-94
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Delicious from the pop. Served after a few Carlisle SV bottlings and, while it didn't exceed them, held its own. Feels very complete and balanced, not at all like a "young vines" second label. (Figures given vines are 20+ yrs old) 92-93
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2021 Carlisle Zinfandel Piner Olivet Ranches Russian River Valley
4/23/2024 - jmull Likes this wine: 94 Points
A wow wine. A lot richer and fuller than 2020 Carlisle Mancini consumed immediately before, but in balance and not at all overdone. Absolutely on par, qualitywise, with Carlisle SVDs, at a lower price. Great QPR. 94-95
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2020 Carlisle Zinfandel Mancini Ranch
4/23/2024 - jmull Likes this wine: 93 Points
Absolutely knock out nose with a wide spectrum of berries and peaches. Just fun to swirl all day. Lighter in weight compared to other Carlisles but focused and precise. Delicious. 93-94
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2021 Bucklin Bambino Field Blend Old Hill Ranch
4/23/2024 - jmull Likes this wine: 92 Points
Delicious from the pop. Served after a few Carlisle SV bottlings and, while it didn't exceed them, held its own. Feels very complete and balanced, not at all like a "young vines" second label. (Figures given vines are 20+ yrs old) 92-93
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