Matt

9.1

Drinking great. The dollops Carignan, Alicante Bouchet, and Petite Syrah really work well here, adding color, flesh, and extra dimension from a tannin and length perspective. The wine is wholesome, inviting with its lush black and marionberry pie aromas, there’s an ample dose of smoke and licorice there too. Its very alluring but the palate really shows the balance, yes deeply fruited with a sort of toasty pie crust element, but the focused acidity and tannic grip really hone it all in. It departs spiced and mineral if you will. — 6 years ago

Rich Bluth

9.4

Zin at the top tier. Old vine Sonoma Zin (1901) dry farmed field blend with 5% Alicante Bouchet. Aged wonderfully, was at its peak after 19 yrs. — 7 years ago

Matthew Sabato

9.1

Awesome stuff. 100% Alicante Bouchet. — 8 years ago

Heidi Harrison

9.1

V smooth, currant, cola, a little green, easy-drinking #july3, #santaynez #deedubcellar — 8 years ago

with Michele, BrixChick and 1 other

Berg

9.0

Very interesting with Alicante bouchet, carignan, Alicante...very wild and field blend-y. Concrete ferment, no oak. — 9 years ago

with Jason

Jake Perez

9.4

Never had a 10 year old wine with mostly Alicante Bouchet but i have to be on the lookout for more. Wonderful wine with lots of fruit left but also with a distinct oak characteristic that can only be achieved by long and proper cellaring. Enough acidity and balance to be a perfect pair with grilled steak and chocolate mousse. — 10 years ago

John R. Jacob

9.2

Dry with a touch of fruit and color approaching honey. Lovely. — 7 years ago

Jamie Mcfadden

9.7

A delicious right bank find. 100 percent organic/biodynamic blending 60 percent merlot, 30%bouchet ??, 3 % Cabernet, 7 % Prayssac. Excellent pairing with rack of Lamb — 7 years ago

Eric Naslund

9.4

Carlisle is one of several winemakers who make wine from this heritage vineyard. Zin yes but in classic field blends from the late 1800’s, this one also includes some Alicante Bouchet, Caignane and Petite Sirah. The results are magnificent. Decanted two hours before dinner and it still opened up over the next couple of hours. My hats are off to Carlisle for making such wonderful wine with such precious resources. A proper Father’s Day celebration! Wow! — 7 years ago

Dave Montagne

8.9

Alicante Bouchet I am told. Very nice! — 8 years ago

Laura Rodgers

9.0

Surprisingly lovely and not too sweet. — 9 years ago

Evan Ashkin

9.5

Lucious, citric great acid and bubbles. A winner! — 10 years ago

Jeff Sidwell

Owner Bon! Gourmet

8.9

55% Zinfandel blended with Carignane, Petite Sirah, Mourvedre, Alicante Bouchet, Grenache, Syrah, Barbera and a touch of whites for aromatics much of which comes from old vines my notes are it is an excellent value — 10 years ago

Dmitry Muzychak

9.8

Выпито 24.12.18 в Пильнице во время португальского Рождества. С Аней и Пауло. Уникальное вино из крайне редкого сорта винограда Alicante bouchet. Мощное (15’ алкоголя) 2011 года ,но в то же время нежное с ароматом духов. Очень достойное вино — 7 years ago

Robert Torretti

9.1

2015. Wow! What a great, classic and rustic wine. This is made with a blend of 60% red grapes including some of my favorites from Galicia - Granacha Tintorera (aka Alicante Bouchet), Mencia and Trousseau (they call it Portuguesa, but also known as Merenzao and Bastardo) - plus 40% white grapes including Palomino, Godello, and others. Made in stone lagares and amphora (Roman empire style clay pots). No note of wood, although some of their wines are later aged in large old oak bote. Great minerality, freshness of fruit, and both floral notes on the nose from the white varietals and tannins on the palate from the red varietals. Served lightly chilled but could benefit from a little more. — 7 years ago

Michael Piaker

9.3

13 March 2018. Racines, New York, NY. — 8 years ago

Andrew N.

9.3

Full bodied, rich fruit. — 8 years ago

Martin Redmond

9.1

Dark ruby color with brambly mixed black and red fruit and spice aromas. On the palate it's medium-bodied, and focused with creme de mure, black and red currant, black cherry, and spice with a very appealing minerality. Long finish. A field blend of Zinfandel, Petite Sirah, Alicante Bouchet, Grand Noir, Teroldego, Syrah, Black Muscat and Golden Chasselas. From 4.5 acres of wizened, stumplike, dry-farmed, head-trained red vines, which, planted in 1910, produce only half a ton per acre. — 9 years ago

Ewen

9.2

Vin blanc sec, le must avec fruits de mer!! — 10 years ago

Fiona Li

9.4

Favorite Rose as usual, easy to drink. Suitable to drink in any seasons. Best wine to start with before anything else. — 10 years ago