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2017 Carlisle Mancini Ranch Zinfandel

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Latest Sale Price

October 22, 2023 - $31

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RATINGS

94Jeb Dunnuck

It has a Southern Rhône-like bouquet of ripe berry fruits, ground pepper, smoked earth, and even a touch of exotic orange blossom. Supple, medium to full-bodied, fruit forward, and already delicious...

93+ The Wine Advocate

...gorgeous perfume of warm peach cobbler, apricot, brown sugar crumble, chocolate-covered cherries, raspberries, blue fruit preserves and hints of olive and charcuterie...medium to full-bodied, slowly fleshing out in the mouth, framed with gently chewy tannins and juicy acidity on the long, layered finish.

93Wine Spectator

Appealingly old-school, briary and zesty, but well-crafted, offering blueberry and cherry flavors, accented by notes of tarragon, dark Asian spices and cracked pepper.

92-95Vinous / IWC

...wonderfully alive and vibrant. Bright acids and floral aromatics add an attractive upper register to the red cherry, plum and pomegranate fruit. Energetic and poised...a star. There is so much to like here.

REGION

United States, California, Sonoma, Russian River Valley

Russian River Valley AVA is named for the river that meanders from Mendocino County in the north until it finally runs into the Pacific Ocean north of San Francisco. The AVA is cool thanks to its proximity to the northern California coast and the river, and grape growers must learn to deal with regular fog. Nevertheless in recent decades the AVA has become one of the best in the state, meaning that its wines often earn excellent reviews and have considerable cachet. The AVA status was awarded in 1983 and today the appellation has 15,000 vineyard acres. Chardonnay is the most widely planted grape though Pinot Noir has also been very successful in recent decades. Russian River Valley Pinot Noir are known for being rich, lush and filled with concentrated fruit and berry flavors. Russian River Pinot Noirs are today considered some of the best domestic Pinot Noirs.

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.