2010 Carlisle Zinfandel Old Vines

Community Tasting Notes (87) Avg Score: 91.1 points

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  6/24/2023 - Charlie C Likes this wine: 92 Points

  Soft purple-red color. Lovely raspberry nose. Soft on the palate, blackberry, raspberry, hint of spice. Soft tannins but still structured. Lovely acidity and balance. Finishes long and lovely, spicy with blackberries. Lovely Zin, bright and juicy. Drinking beautifully at 13 years old. 50/50 blend of Carlisle Vineyard and Montafi Ranch. Drink next 2 to 3 years but it may go longer.

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  7/23/2022 - oaxaca90049 wrote:

  Gorgeous nose. Another winner from Mike who never disappoints.

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  12/3/2020 - rldixon Likes this wine: 92 Points

  Carlisle wines regularly surprise me (to the upside) and this was no exception. 2010 was a tough vintage year, this bottle was past its "best-by" date, and 15.9% -OH could be trouble without prominent fruit. Out of the fridge, pulled the cork, and immediately aware of the aroma of wildflowers and blueberries. Let it sit for an hour and blackberry and pomegranate came out, with lots of white pepper. Not a hint of the alcohol while drinking.

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  4/30/2020 - Tubulus wrote:

  Not that different from my last note 7 years ago. Delicious and so drinkable with a lovely glycerin-y texture.

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  8/26/2019 - dsimmons Likes this wine: 92 Points

  Drank this with a barbecue lunch. Delicious as usual. Last one.

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