2012 Carlisle Sonoma County Zinfandel
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2012 Carlisle Sonoma County Zinfandel
91-93pts(AG) Carlisle's 2012 Zinfandel is a stunning wine and a great
value, to boot. Exuberant, juicy and ripe to the core, the 2012 is bursting
with personality, intensity and pure pleasure. Close your eyes. Anywhere else
in the world, this wine would sell for twice as much. Mike Officer and Jay
Maddox have done a fabulous job here. Look at some of the vineyards in this
blend; Zinfandel and Petite Sirah from Rossi Ranch, Zinfandel from Banfield
Ranch, plus barrels of Zinfandel from Montafi and Sodini (which could have been
bottled separately), all from sites planted between 1881 and 1910. Incredible. Antonio Galloni Vinuous
90-92pts(RP) The least expensive offering is the gorgeous 2012 Zinfandel
Sonoma, which comes from many different sources, but all are old vine Zinfandel
and the so-called Mixed Black vineyards that were planted by Italian
immigrants, usually in the late 1800s and early 1900s (prior to Prohibition).
This is a 1,000-case cuvee whose vines were planted between 1881 and 1926. A
dense ruby color is followed by copious aromas of brambleberries, black
cherries, spice box and pepper. This pure, full-bodied (14.8% alcohol)
Zinfandel hits the palate with loads of hedonistic joy. Consume this beautiful
Zinfandel during its first 3-4 years of life. Robert Parker December 2013
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