Michael Li

8.9

Well balanced fruit without the hit you over the head sweetness of some Zin blends — 9 years ago

Jon Fine

9.0

reliable. Friendly. Plays well with others. — 9 years ago

Michael Walker

9.8

Super tasty. Perfectly balanced. Needs about 30 mins to open up. Goes well with grass fed chianti-soaked short ribs with Parmesan polenta. — 10 years ago

Lee Jackson

9.6

Elyse is an amazing wine. The Zin is smooth and pairs well with a good steak. — 10 years ago

R Howell

8.9

Light yet long on the palette. 2012 in early 2015 went down very well. Stood up to filet mignon nicely.
— 10 years ago

Mintu Turakhia

9.0

This was kept for way too long but drank suprisingly well for a Kistler. — 11 years ago

Mark Heal

9.8

Turley Zin, 2000. Best Zin I've had, aged well. — 12 years ago

Sipping Fine Wine

9.4

Merry Edwards, the "Queen of Pinot" just keeps on going with greatness. Ruby with aromas of ripe fruits and earthy spice. On the palate red berry flavors with a bramble texture and mushroom notes. Well integrated tannins with good balance. A good grip of minerality hits on the lingering finish. The cellar will add benefit to this outstanding wine. — 9 years ago

Julie Obermeyer

9.2

This had aged well. Tannins have softened but dark fruit still shines through. Finish lingers. — 10 years ago

.

9.0

More prominent spice than other vintages I've had, as well as some alcoholic warmth. Strikes me as a winter cab. ;) — 10 years ago

Steve Mitchell

9.5

Seghesio Zinfandel that drinks well now and will continue to improve. Full bodied with a nice complex finish. — 10 years ago

with Jo

Martin Redmond

8.9

Medium ruby color with muted damp earth, cherry, and spice aromas. On the palate it's medium-bodied and fruit forward with a silky texture, soft well integrated tannins and intense ripe baked cherry, cranberry and hint of cola and spice flavors. Medium finish. 2011 Vintage — 10 years ago

Paul Riccomini

8.9

Should pair well with duck. — 11 years ago

John Kemper

10

The '09 Carlisle Zinfandel 'Montafi Ranch' is a black-purple glass-staining monster of a wine. Nothing is subtle about this black raspberry jam and licorice infused blockbuster. It is more balanced and finely etched than most high alcohol RRV Zins. Well-integrated tannins brace the tongue while leading to a lengthy and satisfying finish. As good as it gets! — 13 years ago

Alex Kegelmeyer

9.0

Citrusy with a strong aroma of orange zest, fresh coriander and sal del mar, finishing smoothly with a palate cleansing clean high acid taste. Pairs well with salmon, sautéed mushrooms, summer evenings. — 9 years ago

Lauren Marino

9.1

Fruit forward well structured Pinot noir from small Russian River producer. Delicious. — 9 years ago

with Chris

David L

9.5

14' This is an extraordinarily well made chard. It would be a shame, if you drink this on its own.FOOD!(I know what you're thinking… California Chard)Very light golden in color/almost see-through. The nose is slate & honeydew. The glass is filled with peach, banana peel, bedrock. The acidity washes everything clean form your palate.The balance between fruit, acidity & oak is close to perfect. Very much old world. Gargiulo has nothing about whites on the website??#Gargiulo Whites...get some! — 10 years ago

M. Ventre

9.2

Very polished, nice supporting acid, like a lemon cream pie. drinking very well right now- and was fantastic on a day like yesterday #hotaugustwhites #shafer — 10 years ago

Ryan Lopez

9.2

Beautiful! Dark fruit, well balanced! Another Pax Mahle success! — 11 years ago

Conrad Cyriax

9.3

Well balanced - strong finish — 11 years ago