TN: 2008 Carlisle Syrah Sonoma County (USA, California, Sonoma County)

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  • 2008 Carlisle Syrah Sonoma County - USA, California, Sonoma County (6/7/2014)
    6 hour decant and then followed for 4 hours. Continued to get better throughout. At first it was just excellent but I would say it poked its nose to the very excellent category by the end. After 6 hours, there was cherry fruit and some spice, which was just fine with Flannery custom burgers (be sure to add the dry aged ends for extra flavor), caramelized onions and brussel sprouts sauteed in bacon an garlic. Four hours later, there was raspberry and other dark berries showing through with an earthy herbal component and an extended finish. There were tight tannins throughout so this is still on the upswing. The Carlisle SV syrahs from 2008 should wait 3-5 year at least, and my guess is that they will still be blooming fruit through 2020 and beyond. (90 pts.)

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I (and I suspect I’m not alone) often make the mistake of thinking that the Sonoma County bottling should be just a near-term drinker, both because of its appellation label (as opposed to single vineyard) and the lower price point. These can be very rewarding with some age, and your note points that up nicely.