Moderate ruby. The nose is a bit subdued but offers sweet red cherry, brambly berries, pine, and cloves as it unwinds. The palate is dense and rich with cherry liqueur and menthol culminating in a long, spicy finish. It’s full bodied with silky tannins, 15.8% alcohol, and reasonably balanced acidity considering the ripeness. Sourced from head trained vines planted in 1903 with interplanted Petite Sirah, Trousseau, and Peloursin included for color and complexity then aged in 23% new French oak. Nice pairing with homemade pork barbecue sandwiches. This is a fine example of the quality wine that can be made from Zinfandel in California but unfortunately the last vintage Carlisle will bottle from this historic vineyard. SRP $50.
Moderate ruby. The nose is a bit subdued but offers sweet red cherry, brambly berries, pine, and cloves as it unwinds. The palate is dense and rich with cherry liqueur and menthol culminating in a long, spicy finish. It’s full bodied with silky tannins, 15.8% alcohol, and reasonably balanced acidity considering the ripeness. Sourced from head trained vines planted in 1903 with interplanted Petite Sirah, Trousseau, and Peloursin included for color and complexity then aged in 23% new French oak. Nice pairing with homemade pork barbecue sandwiches. This is a fine example of the quality wine that can be made from Zinfandel in California but unfortunately the last vintage Carlisle will bottle from this historic vineyard. SRP $50.
Mar 2nd, 2018
The final vintage of the Hayne bottling for Carlisle. 113 year-old vines were the source of this 300 case production effort. The finish is longer than the last 2 minutes of an NBA game! 😂
The final vintage of the Hayne bottling for Carlisle. 113 year-old vines were the source of this 300 case production effort. The finish is longer than the last 2 minutes of an NBA game! 😂
Feb 20th, 2018
Napa Valley, California, USA
