Carlisle Russian River Valley Piner-Olivet Ranches Zinfandel 2018 / 750 ml.

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JD9393 pts. - Jeb Dunnuck - May 21, 2020
From a site in the Russian River (mostly Papera Vineyard but 24% from Carlisle and 6% from Mancini), the 2018 Zinfandel Piner-Olivet Ranches sports a deep purple color as well as a pretty bouquet of spiced strawberries, blueberries, smoked earth, leafy herbs, candied orange, and violets. A juicy, elegant wine with medium to full body, bright acidity, and a seamless texture, drink this incredibly delicious Zinfandel over the coming 5–7 years or so. (Jeb Dunnuck)
VN92+92–95 pts. - Vinous - Apr 2020
One of the stars in this range, the 2018 Zinfandel Piner-Olivet Ranches is a blend of several vineyards that is meant to capture this specific district within the Russian River Valley. In 2018, those sites are Papera, Carlisle and Mancini, a combination that works brilliantly. Dark red/purplish fruit, lavender and menthol flesh out effortlessly, with bright acids that punctuate the finish.

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JD93 93 pts. / Jeb Dunnuck (May 21, 2020)

From a site in the Russian River (mostly Papera Vineyard but 24% from Carlisle and 6% from Mancini), the 2018 Zinfandel Piner-Olivet Ranches sports a deep purple color as well as a pretty bouquet of spiced strawberries, blueberries, smoked earth, leafy herbs, candied orange, and violets. A juicy, elegant wine with medium to full body, bright acidity, and a seamless texture, drink this incredibly delicious Zinfandel over the coming 5–7 years or so. (Jeb Dunnuck)

VN92+ 92–95 pts. / Vinous (Apr 2020)

One of the stars in this range, the 2018 Zinfandel Piner-Olivet Ranches is a blend of several vineyards that is meant to capture this specific district within the Russian River Valley. In 2018, those sites are Papera, Carlisle and Mancini, a combination that works brilliantly. Dark red/purplish fruit, lavender and menthol flesh out effortlessly, with bright acids that punctuate the finish.

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Appellation / Russian River Valley

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SKU 52362
Product Type Wine
Alternate Name Carlisle Russian River Valley Piner-Olivet Ranches Zinfandel
Country United States
Region California
District Sonoma County
Product Location - Location-Appellation Russian River Valley
Package Size 750 ml.
Proof/Alcohol by Volume 15%
Brand Carlisle
Bottles per Case 12
Vintage 2018
Bin Location 3
Can it be Shipped Yes
Premier Pick No
Wine Type Table Wine
Wine - Color Red
Grape(s) Zinfandel
Primary Grape Zinfandel
Dollar Sale (Y/N) No
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