Which Carlisle are you drinking?

[Rich Brown]

I had the 18 Mancini with a cool 2 hr decant. First Mancini and very impressed, wide open and will drink well early, generous generous zin fruit. Typical Carlisle balance and energy. A very fun Zin.

Nice note Dale - love hearing that! I snagged one of these as well (Mike's description sounded amazing) and am looking forward to it!

[Rich Brown]

Has anyone opened a 13 Rossi Ranch Grenache lately? I pulled it from the cellar for tonight but it's my last one.

*Edit. I was also eyeing a 13 Montafi zin. Carlisle website say drink through 2021 but recent CT reviews indicate it has plenty of room to grow (which would have been my thought given past vintages)

[dsimmons]

Has anyone opened a 13 Rossi Ranch Grenache lately? I pulled it from the cellar for tonight but it's my last one.

*Edit. I was also eyeing a 13 Montafi zin. Carlisle website say drink through 2021 but recent CT reviews indicate it has plenty of room to grow (which would have been my thought given past vintages)

Based on my experience you won't go wrong with either of these delicious wines. That said, my experience in not too recent. 4/20 for the Rossi and 8/19 for the Montafi.

[dsimmons]

2010 Carlisle Zinfandel Dry Creek Valley - USA, California, Sonoma County, Dry Creek Valley (1/22/2021)
WOW! i wish I had the patience to allow my Carlisle zins to age longer. This was my last bottle of this beauty. Loads of elegant dark fruits. Great balance. Just all round delicious. (95 pts.)

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Not too many $40 bottles deliver thus much pleasure.

[Rich Brown]

Has anyone opened a 13 Rossi Ranch Grenache lately? I pulled it from the cellar for tonight but it's my last one.

*Edit. I was also eyeing a 13 Montafi zin. Carlisle website say drink through 2021 but recent CT reviews indicate it has plenty of room to grow (which would have been my thought given past vintages)

Based on my experience you won't go wrong with either of these delicious wines. That said, my experience in not too recent. 4/20 for the Rossi and 8/19 for the Montafi.

Thanks Don! I think I'll stick with the grenache and will be sure to post a (assuredly terrible) note

[David Lewin]

Has anyone opened a 13 Rossi Ranch Grenache lately? I pulled it from the cellar for tonight but it's my last one.

*Edit. I was also eyeing a 13 Montafi zin. Carlisle website say drink through 2021 but recent CT reviews indicate it has plenty of room to grow (which would have been my thought given past vintages)

I had the Grenache in November (also my last bottle) and enjoyed it. Plush but balanced the first night, the tannin showed more days two and three.

David

[Rich Brown]

Has anyone opened a 13 Rossi Ranch Grenache lately? I pulled it from the cellar for tonight but it's my last one.

*Edit. I was also eyeing a 13 Montafi zin. Carlisle website say drink through 2021 but recent CT reviews indicate it has plenty of room to grow (which would have been my thought given past vintages)

I had the Grenache in November (also my last bottle) and enjoyed it. Plush but balanced the first night, the tannin showed more days two and three.

David

Mmmm, this is great! You nailed it David - plush but balanced! Very happy I opened this tonight, and will (attempt to) post an actual note later.

Thanks for the feedback/encouragement Don and David!

[Jake Dvoskin]

2018 Carlisle Mourvedre, Bedrock v/y. Decant for an hour, what a great wine. ordered a few more.

[J. Hayes]

2008 Papera Ranch Zin. Yummy. Paired well with a black bean soup.

[Dale Bowers]

Had a 2009 Palisades Petite Syrah recently. Found it overly boozey and too hot for my palate

[Rich Brown]

Exactly what I was hoping for tonight!!

[brigcampbell]

2018 Zin. Tuite said load up and I ignored him

My bad.

[larry schaffer]

Opened a 2008 Rossi Ranch Zinfandel as I am making lasagna for a late dinner. The aromatics are exploding from the glass on a pnp - wild boysenberry, quite high toned, cedar and underripe plum hanging out in the background; a touch of graphite and pain grille as well; bright and energetic in the mouth, with similar flavors to the aromatics, medium bodied and a 20+ second finish; the alcohol is peaking out a bit at 15.2, but my guess is that it will integrate over the coming hours. Beautiful and mature with plenty of life still left. Kudos, Mike!

Cheers.

[Steve Nordhoff]

13 Bedrock was drinking beautifully tonight on a wet cool SoCal evening

[David Lewin]

Has anyone opened a 13 Rossi Ranch Grenache lately? I pulled it from the cellar for tonight but it's my last one.

*Edit. I was also eyeing a 13 Montafi zin. Carlisle website say drink through 2021 but recent CT reviews indicate it has plenty of room to grow (which would have been my thought given past vintages)

Ironically the 2013 Montafi is one two Zinfandels I have at home so i popped it. Drinking very well and I suspect it’s at its peak. Not as fun as the Grenache and if you want a wild ride, try the 2013 Allicante Bouchet which I had, and loved, a few weeks ago.

[Rich Brown]

Has anyone opened a 13 Rossi Ranch Grenache lately? I pulled it from the cellar for tonight but it's my last one.

*Edit. I was also eyeing a 13 Montafi zin. Carlisle website say drink through 2021 but recent CT reviews indicate it has plenty of room to grow (which would have been my thought given past vintages)

Ironically the 2013 Montafi is one two Zinfandels I have at home so i popped it. Drinking very well and I suspect it’s at its peak. Not as fun as the Grenache and if you want a wild ride, try the 2013 Allicante Bouchet which I had, and loved, a few weeks ago.

Nice David! I'll open a Montafi next time we pop a bottle!

And I've been eyeing an AB as I have a couple of them and very curious how they're drinking. Wasn't in the mood for a huge wine tonight though so went with the grenache. I'll definitley open an AB soon!

[Ian Alper]

We just had the 13 Montafi. Found it enjoyable but just that. Not much going on and I felt it was just past peak. Nice balance but soft fruit and no tannin. Not much acid either. No better on day 2. I would drink these up even though I usually enjoy my Carlisle with a little age.

[Rich Brown]

We just had the 13 Montafi. Found it enjoyable but just that. Not much going on and I felt it was just past peak. Nice balance but soft fruit and no tannin. Not much acid either. No better on day 2. I would drink these up even though I usually enjoy my Carlisle with a little age.

That settles it, I'll open one soon.

Thanks!

[adam landa]

2014 Papera last weekend...better the second day...one of my favorite bottlings.

[Ian Alper]

Rich - looking forward to hearing how it shows.

[Scott E.]

Has anyone opened a 13 Rossi Ranch Grenache lately? I pulled it from the cellar for tonight but it's my last one.

*Edit. I was also eyeing a 13 Montafi zin. Carlisle website say drink through 2021 but recent CT reviews indicate it has plenty of room to grow (which would have been my thought given past vintages)

I've already consumed both of mine. No formal notes, but this was a crowd pleaser - well at least for my family. I don't recall anything in particular, other than it was enjoyable. Cheers!

[Kurt_L]

Wishlist was just granted for James Berry and Alicante Bouschet. No luck with SoCo Syrah.

[Mich@el Ch@ng]

Got wishlist for two cabs and a jbv

[Alan Newman]

No luck on my Mourvedre wishlist.

[Benjg]

Got my wishlist for additional whites, kinda bummed that they tacked on an additional shipping charge. Now up to $49 for shipping 9 bottles! Seems a little ridiculous....

[JeremyMullman]

Got my wishlist for additional whites, kinda bummed that they tacked on an additional shipping charge. Now up to $49 for shipping 9 bottles! Seems a little ridiculous....

I have noticed over the years that Carlisle’s shipping tiers at increments of 6. So if you go from, say, 4 to 6 bottles it doesn’t change. But 5 to 7 does.

More complicated than Bedrock with the flat rate but the winescare so fairly priced it’s hard to complain.

[Benjg]

Got my wishlist for additional whites, kinda bummed that they tacked on an additional shipping charge. Now up to $49 for shipping 9 bottles! Seems a little ridiculous....

I have noticed over the years that Carlisle’s shipping tiers at increments of 6. So if you go from, say, 4 to 6 bottles it doesn’t change. But 5 to 7 does.

More complicated than Bedrock with the flat rate but the winescare so fairly priced it’s hard to complain.

I didn’t know that, and that was my scenario exactly. Went from 5 original bottles to 9 with the wishlist. I agree prices are good, but something to keep in mind in the future. Thanks!

[Jeff_M.]

Got my additional Montecillo cab.

[Brent S]

My first order and I was thrilled to get a wish list granted for a bottle of James berry 2018 Syrah.

[Rich Brown]

2013 The Derivative. Surprisingly this bottle was drinking past it's prime. Hoping it was just off as I've got a couple left.

[JMReuter]

2018 Rosella's Syrah: Savory purple fruit and lavender; some meat and stone on the finish, plus a smidge of acid; current rating of 1011101, 93, or 5D (depending on your base). My other two bottles are going to sleep for several more years.

[Paul Miller]

2013 Pagani Ranch Zin

[Eric Werner]

2011 James Berry Syrah. My first James Berry from Carlisle, but it will not be my last. Really nice wine, and didn’t seem 10 years old.

[Rich Brown]

Rich - looking forward to hearing how it shows.

I coravind a pour tonight after finishing off what was left of a 12 Bedrock Lorenzo's (great wine!), and I am really digging this 13 Montafi! I completely agree that its a 'drink now' wine, as there are no tannins to speak of and the fruit has definitley mellowed. Either at peak or slightly passed, but definitley still delicious. Will drink my last bottle within the next few months.

Thanks for the feedback all - appreciate it!

[Steve Gautier]

Opened the ‘13 Montafi for the Super Bowl. Agree that tannins are gone and fruit is receding but that said, I think this wine is absolutely wonderful. I tend to think it has some time left but if I had any more, I agree that I would drink it now and not take chance.

[Rich Brown]

Opened the ‘13 Montafi for the Super Bowl. Agree that tannins are gone and fruit is receding but that said, I think this wine is absolutely wonderful. I tend to think it has some time left but if I had any more, I agree that I would drink it now and not take chance.

I actually pivoted and opened this tonight as well after I coravind a glass last night. After spending more time with it, I completely agree. This is a delicious, drink now wine. Very happy with it!

Cheers buddy!

[Steve Gautier]

Opened the ‘13 Montafi for the Super Bowl. Agree that tannins are gone and fruit is receding but that said, I think this wine is absolutely wonderful. I tend to think it has some time left but if I had any more, I agree that I would drink it now and not take chance.

I actually pivoted and opened this tonight as well after I coravind a glass last night. After spending more time with it, I completely agree. This is a delicious, drink now wine. Very happy with it!

Cheers buddy!

Cheers!

[brigcampbell]

Opened the 2019 Sonoma zinfandel last night.

Showed a lot of blue fruit and some gritty tannins.

Good stuff

[M. Dildine]

Opened the 2019 Sonoma zinfandel last night.

Showed a lot of blue fruit and some gritty tannins.

Good stuff

Great minds think alike Brig, I have one on the launch pad for tonight!

[brigcampbell]

Opened the 2019 Sonoma zinfandel last night.

Showed a lot of blue fruit and some gritty tannins.

Good stuff

Great minds think alike Brig, I have one on the launch pad for tonight!

Great, let me know if you get the blue fruit. I was worried it was because of the stuff I was snacking on. Saved a half glass to retest today but was informed by the warden "no kim and I finished the bottle last night". The girls drink what they want!

[Jonathan Jaggers]

Cracked a 2014 Carlisle Vineyard Zinfandel the other night. Very bright and concentrated, with a nice earthy funk underlying.

[Tom R W]

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Had this 2016 Rossi Ranch last night with spaghetti & meatballs.
Dark red, very aromatic. Young, tight fruit forward at first. Plus acid which balanced with the marinara well. Lots of cherry, strawberry blending into savory herbs and anise near the end of the evening. Started full bodied but convinced myself it was medium body later. Drinking very nicely once it had 30+ mins of air.

[Peter Petersen]

Been drinking some good ones lately esp Montafi, Papera, and the OV blend. Must say that I've been happier with more recent vintages such as '16 and '17 (except for one corked bottle, why is it always the last one!). The most recent '14 Hayne seemed like it had peaked and was dead on day two under Repour. I have more and will probably open one tonight.
Another strange occurrence was a '14 Derivative that was oxidized, fortunately a second bottle was perfect!
The '17 C-P is also drinking extremely well, more concentrated than earlier versions and with an intense nose of Lychee and gooseberries.

[Steve Gautier]

I had a ‘13 Hayne Zinfandel over the last two nights and it seemed to be well on the way down.

[Nate Simon]

Opened the 2019 Sonoma zinfandel last night.

Showed a lot of blue fruit and some gritty tannins.

Good stuff

Gonna give this one a go.

[Rich Brown]

I had a ‘13 Hayne Zinfandel over the last two nights and it seemed to be well on the way down.

Yep, its drfinitley a drink now....as is the 13 Montafi. Strange, as most Bedrock 13's are still fairly tight (which I'd expect from the vintage), but the Carlisle's seem to be at peak or possibly just past.

[JMReuter]

2014 Carlisle Vineyard Zinfandel. My last of three bottles. Poured a single glass using Coravin. Nice brambly, juicy zin. I notice the 15.0% alcohol on the finish, but just barely.

[T Welch]

Two nights ago we had a 2011 Bedrock Vineyard Mourvedre and last night a 2011 Three Birds (Grenache 78%, Mourvedre 16%, Syrah 6%). Both were very savory and in no danger of fading soon.

[JViolini]

2014 Sierra Mar SLH Syrah last night with Trager smoked salmon. Just a quick "mini blind" someone said Syrah-Grenache and another Syrah-Cab. Everyone liked it it. Dark color, lighter body than expecting as well as some red/berry fruit along with plum, blackberry, iron, 5 spice.
On a point scale we said a 92.
Looking at past notes we drank the 2011 in June and said 90 & we drank the 2013 in December and said 94.

[P Turk]

Had the ‘15 Sonoma Petite Sirah a couple of weekends ago .... a little young but very brooding PS and great tasting by the camp fire.