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2017 Carlisle Pagani Ranch Zinfandel

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September 14, 2025 - $31

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RATINGS

95Jeb Dunnuck

...extraordinary notes of red cherries, blueberries, spice, orange zest and flowers... Medium-bodied, incredibly elegant, with no hard edges, it builds on the palate and shows the fresh, complex, layered style of the vintage beautifully.

91-94Vinous / IWC

...sensual, understated and polished...floral notes are nicely pushed forward... Feminine and gracious, with bright floral overtones... I loved it.

90+ The Wine Advocate

...scented of brown sugar crumble, peach cobbler, red cherry, licorice and black berries with savory hints of herbs, olives, prosciutto and potpourri. The palate is medium-bodied and savory with juicy acidity and a soft frame, finishing on an herbal note.

90Wine Spectator

Brooding and dark, with blackberry, licorice and tar notes that persist toward broad-shouldered tannins.

PRODUCER

Carlisle

Carlisle Winery is owned by Mike Officer, a former software developer and home winemaker, and his wife Kendall. Based on their success making up to 300 cases of mostly Zinfandels at home, they launched a commercial winery in 1998 in Sonoma County. Jay Maddox, an old friend of the Officers and graduate of the U.C. Davis winemaking program, was brought on as the winemaker. Today the winery is known for its limited production Zinfandels, Syrahs and Petite Sirahs. Grapes are sourced from vineyards in Sonoma County, and more recently, Paso Robles on the Central Coast of California. About 5,000 cases are produced annually. Robert M. Parker Jr. calls Carlisle’s wines “stunningly rich, opulent, intensely flavorful. Loaded with soul and personality…”

TYPE

Red Wine, Zinfandel

Zinfandel is a black-skinned grape, but 85% of the wine produced is made into a rosy “White Zinfandel.” Red Zin is far more complex and bold, while still being light-bodied. It grows in popularity as winemakers continue to experiment with new styles and blends.

VINTAGE

2017 Carlisle Pagani Ranch Zinfandel