Carlisle Winery & Vineyards

The Derivative Sonoma County Sémillon Blend

9.122 ratings
9.16 pro ratings
Sonoma County, California, USA
Sémillon, Muscadelle, Palomino
Blue Cheese, Fruit Desserts, Cheddar & Gruyere
Top Notes For
Shawn R

Bottle age has put this in its prime. Lush and opulent.

Bottle age has put this in its prime. Lush and opulent.

Aug 26th, 2017
Matt Austin

Owner/Winemaker, Grosgrain Vineyards, Walla Walla, WA

9.2

Semillon, muscadelle, colombard and palomino from old vines. Distinctive and full of interest and character, even when consumed from plastic cups while laying in the grass.

Semillon, muscadelle, colombard and palomino from old vines. Distinctive and full of interest and character, even when consumed from plastic cups while laying in the grass.

Jul 31st, 2016
Max Reichwage

Highly delicious old vine white, oily, mineral, high acid, some Mancini Ranch colombard in the mix

Highly delicious old vine white, oily, mineral, high acid, some Mancini Ranch colombard in the mix

Feb 10th, 2016
Randy Fillingim

Might be a smidgen past its prime. However, still drank pretty decently. This may be my first wine to include the grape Palomino. I always thought it was a horse. Carlisle known for its Zins primarily put together a really interesting blend. Glad I tried it. 

Might be a smidgen past its prime. However, still drank pretty decently. This may be my first wine to include the grape Palomino. I always thought it was a horse. Carlisle known for its Zins primarily put together a really interesting blend. Glad I tried it. 

Sep 28th, 2025
Kirk F
9.0

Excellent with dinner prep...and dinner.

Excellent with dinner prep...and dinner.

Nov 22nd, 2018
Clay Hebert

Fruity and a little oily. Wonderful.

Fruity and a little oily. Wonderful.

Oct 12th, 2016
Evan Field

The closest representation of white Bordeaux I've seen from CA

The closest representation of white Bordeaux I've seen from CA

Jul 24th, 2016
Chris Regina

Minerality citrus oak apple weighty behemoth. Not quite as balanced as it should be but an interesting offering.

Minerality citrus oak apple weighty behemoth. Not quite as balanced as it should be but an interesting offering.

Jul 17th, 2016
Jason Hemming

Melon, Apple and touch of spice. Medium body with prolonged finish.

Melon, Apple and touch of spice. Medium body with prolonged finish.

Jun 26th, 2016
Steve Anderson

Great Cali blend!

Great Cali blend!

Jun 26th, 2016