Carlisle Winery & Vineyards was founded in 1998 by Mike and Kendall Officer. Their passion is clear: Small lots of Zinfandel and Syrah from exceptional, historic vineyards. Many of these vineyards are heritage sites planted by Italian immigrants and date back to the late 1800s . The vineyard was planted in 1902 and 1903 and is located on the west side…
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2013 Carlisle Zinfandel Hayne Vineyard – Bottle Notes
Carlisle Winery & Vineyards was founded in 1998 by Mike and Kendall Officer. Their passion is clear: Small lots of Zinfandel and Syrah from exceptional, historic vineyards. Many of these vineyards are heritage sites planted by Italian immigrants and date back to the late 1800s . The vineyard was planted in 1902 and 1903 and is located on the west side…
2012 Carlisle Zinfandel Hayne Vineyard – Bottle Notes
Carlisle Winery & Vineyards was founded in 1998 by Mike and Kendall Officer. Their passion is clear: Small lots of Zinfandel and Syrah from exceptional, historic vineyards. Many of these vineyards are heritage sites planted by Italian immigrants and date back to the late 1800s . Carlisle also recently released their first Cabernet Sauvignon from Montecillo Vinyard and a Russian River…
2011 Carlisle Zinfandel Hayne Vineyard – Bottle Notes
Carlisle Winery & Vineyards was founded in 1998 by Mike and Kendall Officer. Their passion is clear: Small lots of Zinfandel and Syrah from exceptional, historic vineyards. Many of these vineyards are heritage sites planted by Italian immigrants and date back to the late 1800s . Expect to see a Single Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon from Montecillo Vinyard and a Russian River…
The Week in Zinfandel (5/21/18)
Welcome to the latest installment of The Week in Zinfandel. If I missed your post or story please send me a link and I will be sure to include it next week. Alder Yarrow reviews the 2016 Ridge Vineyards “Benito Dusi Ranch” Zinfandel. D Magazine writes What to Drink Now: Summer Zinfandel. The Pour Man writes 15 Zinfandels to Drink with…
Pick My Next Bottle – 2013 Old Vine Zinfandel
The February installment of Pick My Next Bottle focuses on Old Vine Zinfandel from the the 2013 vintage. As I mentioned in the first installment, the purpose of this series is to provide insight into specific wines or producers you may currently have in your cellar. The winning bottle will be opened on Saturday and a Bottle Note will be published…
Prioritizing the Carlisle Mailer
With the arrival yesterday of the Carlisle mailer so began the semi-annual struggle of deciding what wines to buy from one of my very favorite producers. This mailer, with 13 different wines, included two whites, two Syrahs, a Petite Sirah and 8 different Zinfandels. What makes this particular mailer somewhat unique is it is the last vintage for a couple…
The Week in Zinfandel (4/6/15)
Welcome to the latest installment of The Week in Zinfandel. If I missed your post or story please send me a link and I will be sure to include it next week. Cheers! Cliff’s Wine Picks reviews the 2010 Carlisle Zinfandel Sonoma County. The Wines of Lodi, CA writes The Mokelumne Viticultural Area. Rockin Red Blog writes Zinfandel Rising. W.…
2005 Turley Zinfandel Hayne Vineyard – Bottle Notes
Turley Wine Cellars was founded in 1993 by Larry Turley and specializes in small lots of Zinfandel and Petite Sirah from some of California’s most historic and treasured vineyards. Hayne Vineyard is located on the west side of St. Helena and the vines date back to 1902. Maroon in color. A touch cloudy. 16.1% ABV. Brambly black fruits, tar and…
2004 Turley Zinfandel Hayne Vineyard – Bottle Notes
Turley Wine Cellars was founded in 1993 by Larry Turley and specializes in small lots of Zinfandel and Petite Sirah from some of California’s most historic and treasured vineyards. Hayne Vineyard is located at the southwest edge St. Helena city limits. The vineyard has been owned by the Hayne family since 1872. It was replanted with Zinfandel in 1903 after…