Which Carlisle are you drinking?

[Glenn L e v i n e]

Hayne has an exquisite, almost PN kind of attack, with an overall field blend appeal. Nose is slightly medicinal, moderately smoky, without a lot of fruit upfront.

Smooth & elegant mouthfeel, explosive taste that’s hard to pin down, finish is real & spicy. We really enjoyed this with a half wheel of Rouge River Blue from Rogue Creamery. Gorgeous pair indeed.

[Glenn L e v i n e]

2012 Papa’s is quintessential Papa’s. Lordy.

[Rich Brown]

Hayne has an exquisite, almost PN kind of attack, with an overall field blend appeal. Nose is slightly medicinal, moderately smoky, without a lot of fruit upfront.

Smooth & elegant mouthfeel, explosive taste that’s hard to pin down, finish is real & spicy. We really enjoyed this with a half wheel of Rouge River Blue from Rogue Creamery. Gorgeous pair indeed.

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Great note and great pic my man! What vintage is it - 2012? I can't quite make it out in the picture.

[Glenn L e v i n e]

Yes, the 2012. Yummy wine, like all the 12 Carlisle wines.

I got my eyes on a 13 Limerick Lane soon.

[Rich Brown]

Yes, the 2012. Yummy wine, like all the 12 Carlisle wines.

I got my eyes on a 13 Limerick Lane soon.

Nice. 12 was just a killer vintage for both Carlisle and Bedrock. So good across the board.

Let us know about the 13 LL. Been eyeing that one and also the 13 Hayne.

[Matt Allen]

The 2017 Gruner V. was really good last night

[Jeff_M.]

Opened a 14' DuPratt last night and it took over 3 hours for this to fully open up and was still powerful.

[dsimmons]

2008 Carlisle Petite Sirah Yorkville Highlands - USA, California, North Coast, Yorkville Highlands (10/20/2020)
Delicious PS drank with wild duck gumbo. Opened an hour before drinking. Super concentrated fruit. Integrated tannin, beautiful balance. Happy to have one more. Drink or hold. (95 pts.)

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[Sherri S h a p i r o]

Just found a nice cache of 12 Carlisle in a box masquerading as Rhys. Hayne will start the festivities this evening!

Nice! ‘12 Carlisle zone are drinking well’

[Glenn L e v i n e]

I still have a smattering of 08-11 but these 12s are terrific so far.

[JDavisRoby]

Opened a 2015 Papera Ranch Zin to go with some pulled pork tonight. It’s been in the decanter about an hour. How long have folks been letting these decant?

[Ian Alper]

2007 Dry Creek Valley Syrah- nice but time to drink up. Opened up with black fruit and decent balance but after a few hours the alchol began to detract. Looked it up on Mike's drinking chart and he agrees- drink by 2020.

[Mike DiSalvo]

2014 Rosella's Syrah- stellar syrah and probably just entering its prime drinking window. I have had a lot of Carlisle syrah's and this rates right up there with the best ones they have produced.

[Jeff_M.]

Opened a 14 Old Vines last night. This thing was in an absolute zone.

[Glenn L e v i n e]

12 Limerick Lane missed the high-points of the others from this discovered case. It opened full of Zinberry but sort of fell apart in under 90 minutes.

Storage?

[Dale McClaran]

Feeling frisky last Friday so let loose on a 15 James Berry - on one hand more tame than the Saxum version, but likely this is due to the higher Grenache content vs. I think Carlisle was pretty much 100% Syrah. Still, structured to the hilt and destined for a long, long life.

[C. Heinsen]

Feeling frisky last Friday so let loose on a 15 James Barry - on one hand more tame than the Saxum version, but likely this is due to the higher Grenache content vs. I think Carlisle was pretty much 100% Syrah. Still, structured to the hilt and destined for a long, long life.

Was it drinking alright right now? Any recommendations on decant time?

[Dale McClaran]

Feeling frisky last Friday so let loose on a 15 James Berry - on one hand more tame than the Saxum version, but likely this is due to the higher Grenache content vs. I think Carlisle was pretty much 100% Syrah. Still, structured to the hilt and destined for a long, long life.

Was it drinking alright right now? Any recommendations on decant time?

Yes, any James Berry is a good time in my book! But a more practical answer would relate to how many bottles you have. 1 to 2 hold for 3 to 5 years - > 3 then yeah no harm enjoying. Full disclosure: I only had 2 so don’t listen to me

Decanted 3 to 4hrs.

[John Dart]

Had the 2016 Limerick Lane with brisket and it was wonderful. Full of flavor and seamless tannins.

[Abbie S.]

2013 Old Vines Zin.

Loving this wine!
Do I have to share with my husband?

[Glenn L e v i n e]

Pro move is slipping him a grocery store red while he’s not aware.

[William Segui]

18 Sonoma County Syrah. Young young young but delicious

[JeremyMullman]

2017 Papera with Thanksgiving. Drinking beautifully with a decant.

[Jim Marmion]

2017 Papera with Thanksgiving. Drinking beautifully with a decant.

I had the same. Having only recently discovered Carlisle 2017 is the oldest vintage I have! But I'd read elsewhere it was drinking well, and indeed it was.

[David Lewin]

The 2007 James Berry Syrah. Absolutely gorgeous, makes me wonder why I stopped buying it after this vintage (not being a big Syrah fan, I only buy Papa's and Sonoma).

[Ian Alper]

David - Birth year for the kid and I have one bottle. How long do you think this might last?

[dave kammerer]

2016 Piner-Olivet Ranches zinfandel bad TCA, undrinkable. Very sad!

[JDavisRoby]

2017 Papera Ranch Zinfandel. Paired with brisket and ribs from one of our favorite local bbq restaurants. One of the best pairings I’ve ever had. The smokiness and richness of the meat just blended perfectly into the earthy notes of the wine that then blended into a dark, if not dried, fruit. Think raisins, plums, dark jam.

Really glad I have two of these left. May need to hunt for a few more.

[David Lewin]

David - Birth year for the kid and I have one bottle. How long do you think this might last?

The tannins will keep the wine going for many years; the question is how well the abundant fruit will stand up. I'm a big fan saving birth year wines, so I would probably hold it. If not for that, I would enjoy it now for its great fruit and balance.

[R. Serafin]

Uncorked a 2014 Papera today.

Decanted for 2 hrs and I've been sipping it for about 8 hrs.

Beautiful nose of sweet black fruit and some cherries. once past the lips, long lasting and perfectly balanced. Bright fruit, acidity, and tannin all in sync. Really started to purr after hour #6. Spice, tart cherries, and some blue fruit on the finish.

thankfully have one left!!!

[Sherri S h a p i r o]

Uncorked a 2014 Papera today.

Decanted for 2 hrs and I've been sipping it for about 8 hrs.

Beautiful nose of sweet black fruit and some cherries. once past the lips, long lasting and perfectly balanced. Bright fruit, acidity, and tannin all in sync. Really started to purr after hour #6. Spice, tart cherries, and some blue fruit on the finish.

thankfully have one left!!!

Great to read this. I am still drinking the 12's and 13's but recently started sampling some 14's (appellations). I have loved papera year in and year out and will drink one of these soon.

[dsimmons]

2008 Rosella's Syrah last night. Drinking at peak IMHO.

[Michael Martin]

Two pages of Carlisles on Winebid right now.

[Jeff_M.]

Had a 16 Integral and Papera last night. Both still fairly young. Needed lots of air.

[Sherri S h a p i r o]

2014 Carlisle Zinfandel Dupratt Vineyard - Starting to try some of Mike's 14's . . . I've been drinking Carlisle zinfandels for almost 2 decades and probably drink more of these than any other wine. So when I say "WOW" it's really a standout for me. Loved this one! Bright fruit and interesting spices. I saved half the bottle and will revisit tonight. Delicious.

[Andrew Demaree]

Thanks for the update, Sherri. I’m glad to hear it, as I have one somewhere in the cellar. I’ll have to dig it out.

[Steve Gautier]

2014 Carlisle Zinfandel Dupratt Vineyard - Starting to try some of Mike's 14's . . . I've been drinking Carlisle zinfandels for almost 2 decades and probably drink more of these than any other wine. So when I say "WOW" it's really a standout for me. Loved this one! Bright fruit and interesting spices. I saved half the bottle and will revisit tonight. Delicious.

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I don’t think I bought that one. Hope it is a good sign for the rest of the ‘14s. Sherri - cross post this in the virtual tasting thread for charity. It is Zinfandel week.

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[Sherri S h a p i r o]

2014 Carlisle Zinfandel Dupratt Vineyard - Starting to try some of Mike's 14's . . . I've been drinking Carlisle zinfandels for almost 2 decades and probably drink more of these than any other wine. So when I say "WOW" it's really a standout for me. Loved this one! Bright fruit and interesting spices. I saved half the bottle and will revisit tonight. Delicious.

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I don’t think I bought that one. Hope it is a good sign for the rest of the ‘14s. Sherri - cross post this in the virtual tasting thread for charity. It is Zinfandel week.

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Will do. Thanks, Steve.

[T Welch]

Just opened a 2008 Cardiac Hill Syrah to pair with Flannery NY.

[Markus S]

2002 Dry Creek Petite Sirah....kickin'.

[JeremyMullman]

Winter pre-release is tomorrow, per Carlisle’s website. Always an epic release.

Mike, any chance of a sneak peak at your notes before it goes live?

[Drew Goin]

I am not Mike.

I am posting what was made available during last year's Carlisle Winter Release for reference. As there may be changes due to vintage variability, take this with a grain of salt:


Wines from 2020 Winter Release:

· Sonoma Mountain “Steiner Vineyard” Grüner Veltliner

· Napa Valley “Palisades Vineyard” Petite Sirah

· Russian River Valley “Papa’s Block” Syrah

· Santa Lucia Highlands “Sierra Mar Vineyard” Syrah

· Sonoma County Syrah

· Sonoma Valley “Compagni Portis” White Wine

· Dry Creek Valley Zinfandel

· Russian River Valley “Limerick Lane Vineyard” Zinfandel

· Russian River Valley “Montafi Ranch” Zinfandel

· Russian River Valley “Piner-Olivet Ranches” Zinfandel

· Sonoma County Zinfandel


Carlisle Winery & Vineyards website:
https://www.carlislewinery.com/

[Douglas Breen]

I am also under belief that the 2018 Carlisle- Carlisle vineyards will be on this offering. That is the one I’m especially excited about.

[C. Heinsen]

How will this release be different from previous release schedules given Mike’s comments on extending 2018s through three releases to put some more time in bottle? Has anyone seen the 2018 James Berry in the previous two releases? I’m looking for that one.

[JeremyMullman]

I am not Mike.

I am posting what was made available during last year's Carlisle Winter Release for reference. As there may be changes due to vintage variability, take this with a grain of salt:


Wines from 2020 Winter Release:

· Sonoma Mountain “Steiner Vineyard” Grüner Veltliner

· Napa Valley “Palisades Vineyard” Petite Sirah

· Russian River Valley “Papa’s Block” Syrah

· Santa Lucia Highlands “Sierra Mar Vineyard” Syrah

· Sonoma County Syrah

· Sonoma Valley “Compagni Portis” White Wine

· Dry Creek Valley Zinfandel

· Russian River Valley “Limerick Lane Vineyard” Zinfandel

· Russian River Valley “Montafi Ranch” Zinfandel

· Russian River Valley “Piner-Olivet Ranches” Zinfandel

· Sonoma County Zinfandel


Carlisle Winery & Vineyards website:
https://www.carlislewinery.com/

Thanks!

I believe the 2018 CVZ and James Berry Syrah got pushed to this one. Going to be really hard to limit this one. At all.

[Jeff_M.]

I am not Mike.

I am posting what was made available during last year's Carlisle Winter Release for reference. As there may be changes due to vintage variability, take this with a grain of salt:


Wines from 2020 Winter Release:

· Sonoma Mountain “Steiner Vineyard” Grüner Veltliner

· Napa Valley “Palisades Vineyard” Petite Sirah

· Russian River Valley “Papa’s Block” Syrah

· Santa Lucia Highlands “Sierra Mar Vineyard” Syrah

· Sonoma County Syrah

· Sonoma Valley “Compagni Portis” White Wine

· Dry Creek Valley Zinfandel

· Russian River Valley “Limerick Lane Vineyard” Zinfandel

· Russian River Valley “Montafi Ranch” Zinfandel

· Russian River Valley “Piner-Olivet Ranches” Zinfandel

· Sonoma County Zinfandel


Carlisle Winery & Vineyards website:
https://www.carlislewinery.com/

Guaranteed to be changes since he had more 2018 to go around and extended the releases some. I believe Turley did the same thing last year.

[dsimmons]

Had the'13 Papera last evening with dinner. Drinking the leftovers as we speak. Delicious as expected.

[Brian Tuite]

The ‘17 Rossi Ranch Grenache is lip smackingly good!

[Kurt_L]

Opened a '16 Sierra Mar tonight. I hadn't tried sierra before---it was really good and much more savory than I was expecting. My tasting notes are here: https://www.cellartracker.com/note.asp? ... ource=list

[Leon Katraix]

I am also under belief that the 2018 Carlisle- Carlisle vineyards will be on this offering. That is the one I’m especially excited about.

This was confirmed to me by Mike in an email a few weeks ago