Posted in Wine Reviews, tagged 2015 Carlisle Zinfandel Monte Rosso Vineyard, California, Carlisle, Monte Rosso, Review, Sonoma County, Sonoma Valley, wine, Zinfandel on April 24, 2023| Leave a Comment »
Tasted non blind.
Dark garnet to purple color in the glass. Nose seems heavy with volatile acidity, a heavy presence of nail polish up front with some notes of berries and plums trying to fight their way through. Flavors of tart boysenberries, raspberries and tart fruits. Tart acidity, medium tannin, full bodied. Drink now. Bit of a mess so not rated.
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Posted in Wine Reviews, tagged 2015 Hanzell Chardonnay, California, Chardonnay, Hanzell, Review, Sonoma County, Sonoma Valley, wine on August 21, 2022| Leave a Comment »
Tasted non blind.
Light yellow to yellow color in the glass, clear looking throughout. Nose of camphor, lemon, talc and yellow pears. Flavors of lemon, creme fraiche, yellow pears and green apples. Medium to bright acidity, full bodied. Drink over the short term. (92 points)
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Posted in Wine Reviews, tagged 2013 Turley Zinfandel Bedrock Vineyard, Bedrock, California, Review, Sonoma County, Sonoma Valley, Turley, wine, Zinfandel on June 17, 2022| Leave a Comment »
Tasted non blind.
Dark garnet color in the glass, clear looking throughout. Nose of leather, black pepper, rose petals and black cherries. Flavors of black berries, black cherries and raspberries. Medium acidity, medium to firm tannin, full bodied. Drink now. (92 points)
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Posted in Wine Reviews, tagged 2006 Hanzell Pinot Noir, California, Hanzell, Pinot Noir, Review, Sonoma County, Sonoma Valley, wine on December 17, 2021| Leave a Comment »
Tasted non blind.
Garnet color in the glass, clear looking throughout. Nose of tar, black cherries and black berries. Flavors of black berries, black cherries and minerals. Medium acidity, medium tannin, full bodied. Drink or hold. I’d lean towards drink now. (92 points)
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Posted in Wine Reviews, tagged 1997 St. Francis Merlot Reserve, California, Francis, Merlot, Reserve, Review, Sonoma County, Sonoma Valley, St, wine on October 20, 2021| Leave a Comment »
Tasted non blind. Tasted from Magnum.
Dark garnet color in the glass, clear looking throughout. Nose of chamomile, spice box, a hint of cocoa powder and a dash of dried herbs. Rich flavors of black berries, black cherries and dark chocolate. medium to tart acidity, medium to firm tannin, full bodied. Drink now with some air. (93 points)
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Posted in Wine Reviews, tagged 2018 Carlisle Alicante Bouschet Pagani Ranch, Alicante Bouschet, California, Carlisle, Pagani Ranch, Review, Sonoma County, Sonoma Valley, wine on September 23, 2021| Leave a Comment »
Tasted non blind.
Dark garnet to purple color in the glass, clear looking throughout. Nose of currants, plums and cassis. Flavors of plums, raspberries and boysenberries. Medium acidity, medium to firm tannin, full bodied. Drink with air or continue to hold. (92 points)
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Posted in Wine Reviews, tagged 2011 Hanzell Chardonnay, California, Chardonnay, Hanzell, Review, Sonoma Valley, wine on March 15, 2021| Leave a Comment »
Tasted non blind.
Light yellow to yellow color in the glass, clear looking throughout. Nose of perfume, talc, Graham crackers, yellow pears and brown spices. Flavors of lemon, tart Grannie Smith apples, cherries and minerals. Medium acidity, full bodied. Drink now. (93 points)
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Posted in Wine Reviews, tagged 2015 Carlisle Zinfandel Monte Rosso Vineyard, California, Carlisle, Monte Rosso, Review, Sonoma County, Sonoma Valley, wine, Zinfandel on July 7, 2020| Leave a Comment »
Tasted non blind. Opened and served immediately. Followed over about 2-3 hours.
Dark garnet color in the glass, clear looking throughout. Nose of black pepper, aspirin, melted black licorice and Ricola cough drops. Flavors of black berries, plums and black raspberries. Medium acidity, medium tannin, full bodied. Drink or hold. (93 points)
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Posted in Wine Reviews, tagged 2011 Carlisle Zinfandel Monte Rosso Vineyard, California, Carlisle, Monte Rosso, Review, Sonoma County, Sonoma Valley, wine, Zinfandel on November 11, 2019| Leave a Comment »
Tasted non blind. Opened and served immediately. Followed over about two hours.
Garnet color in the glass, clear looking throughout. Nose of saddle leather, thatch, floral notes and mixed dark fruits. Flavors of black berries, boysenberries and a hint of either red plum or red cherry. Medium acidity, medium tannin, full bodied. Drink or hold. I say drink now. (93 points)
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Posted in Wine Reviews, tagged 1999 Sebastiani Vineyards & Winery Cabernet Sauvignon Cherryblock Sonoma Valley, Cabernet Sauvignon, California, Cherryblock, Review, Sebastiani, Sonoma County, Sonoma Valley, wine on July 22, 2019| 1 Comment »
Tasted non blind.
Garnet to dark garnet color in the glass, clear looking throughout. Nose of fertilizer, black berries and black cherries. Flavors of black berries, black cherries and raspberries. Medium acidity, medium tannin, medium to full bodied. Drink now. (92 points)
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