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2006 Carlisle Carlisle Vineyard Zinfandel

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October 23, 2022 - $36

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RATINGS

93Robert M. Parker Jr.

Vivid aromatics of earth, new saddle leather, pepper, black raspberries, sweet kirsch, and smoke. Full-bodied, rich, ripe, and pure, it is a total hedonistic as well as intellectual turn-on.

92Wine Spectator

Big and bold, but the ripe flavors are balanced by lively acidity. Floral aromas of cassis and licorice lead to flavors of rustic, concentrated wild berry, white pepper and smoky sage. The tannins suggest patience.

91Vinous / IWC

Compelling fresh, spicy bouquet of raspberry, blackberry and dried flowers. Firm, sharply focused dark berry flavors are framed by fine-grained tannins, picking up a spicy quality with air.

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.