Still in good shape. Glenn noted that despite the 15.6 percent alcohol, it was a balanced wine. No flare of alcohol. I loved the spicy, peppery nose. The wine seemed darker than the typical zin. Full body and mostly black fruits on the palate. Good finish but not especially long. I have one more bottle and I think it will last another couple of years, at least.
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Barbera-ish Battle; 11/20/2015-11/22/2015: A replacement for the corked Feeney (:(() - this was a bit cold to start but really opened up well with zinberry notes and ripe raspberry. bitter chocolate with red fruit in the mid. great acidity keeping it fresh. Delicious and classy wine.
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And to think that this is an entry-level Zinfandel for Carlisle--amazing. I'm sure in its youth, it was an intense beast of wine, yet last night the 2005 Dry Creek Valley was lively, pure, focused, high-toned and spicy. Perfectly balanced acidity and radiant red berry fruit made for a wonderful mix and a glass of wine that was hard to put down.
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A deeply dark, purple wine with long legs, aromas of plum came from the glass. Juicy, medium bodied and with a long finish, this is just a great bottle of wine. Drink up.
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2/7/2021 - stevetimko Likes this wine:
Still in good shape. Glenn noted that despite the 15.6 percent alcohol, it was a balanced wine. No flare of alcohol. I loved the spicy, peppery nose. The wine seemed darker than the typical zin. Full body and mostly black fruits on the palate. Good finish but not especially long. I have one more bottle and I think it will last another couple of years, at least.
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11/22/2015 - Mlermontov wrote: 92 Points
Barbera-ish Battle; 11/20/2015-11/22/2015: A replacement for the corked Feeney (:(() - this was a bit cold to start but really opened up well with zinberry notes and ripe raspberry. bitter chocolate with red fruit in the mid. great acidity keeping it fresh. Delicious and classy wine.
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11/22/2015 - Eric Guido wrote: 92 Points
And to think that this is an entry-level Zinfandel for Carlisle--amazing. I'm sure in its youth, it was an intense beast of wine, yet last night the 2005 Dry Creek Valley was lively, pure, focused, high-toned and spicy. Perfectly balanced acidity and radiant red berry fruit made for a wonderful mix and a glass of wine that was hard to put down.
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3/6/2015 - wiskytango Likes this wine:
Surprising to me. Plenty of life left in this. It was fantastic. WOTN.
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2/16/2013 - JayAAllen Likes this wine: 91 Points
A deeply dark, purple wine with long legs, aromas of plum came from the glass. Juicy, medium bodied and with a long finish, this is just a great bottle of wine. Drink up.
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