95 points Tim Fish (Wine Spectator): "Shows presence and richness, with a touch of old-school briar that's deeply structured yet never weighty. Delivers black cherry and tart blueberry flavors accented by dusty sage, licorice and floral notes, which build toward refined tannins. Drink now through 2032. 1,001 cases made. (5/31/22)"
95 points Erin Brooks (Wine Advocate): "Vibrant ruby-purple in the glass, the 2019 Zinfandel Papera Ranch (blended with 4% Carignan) has an alluring perfume of woodsmoke, tea leaves, graphite, licorice and intense, spicy bramble fruit. The palate is delicate and perfumed this vintage, with loads of juicy lift and floral layers. 1,001 cases produced. Drink: 2021-2030. (Jun 2021)"
94 points Jeb Dunnuck: "Coming from the Russian River, the 2019 Zinfandel Papera Ranch is a juicy, blue and red-fruited effort offering lots of candied violets, tobacco, and orange blossom aromatics, medium-bodied richness, light tannins, and a juicy, nicely focused mouthfeel. This elegant, focused, nicely structured Zinfandel is good today but will be better with another year of bottle age and should see its 10th birthday in fine form. Drink: 2022-2028. (7/22/21)"
Producer notes: "96% Zinfandel, 4% mixed black varieties (Carignan, Petite Sirah, Cabernet Franc. Medium to medium-dark ruby. A heavenly bouquet of peach, raspberries and cherries nearly overwhelms the senses. It’s hard to stop smelling this wine! On the palate, slightly richer and more darkly fruited than the lovely 2018 but with plenty of acidity, this wine never feels heavy or out of balance. Finishes quite clean and long with very fine tannins. Enjoy from release (if you like your wines young) through 2028."
95 points Erin Brooks (Wine Advocate): "Vibrant ruby-purple in the glass, the 2019 Zinfandel Papera Ranch (blended with 4% Carignan) has an alluring perfume of woodsmoke, tea leaves, graphite, licorice and intense, spicy bramble fruit. The palate is delicate and perfumed this vintage, with loads of juicy lift and floral layers. 1,001 cases produced. Drink: 2021-2030. (Jun 2021)"
94 points Jeb Dunnuck: "Coming from the Russian River, the 2019 Zinfandel Papera Ranch is a juicy, blue and red-fruited effort offering lots of candied violets, tobacco, and orange blossom aromatics, medium-bodied richness, light tannins, and a juicy, nicely focused mouthfeel. This elegant, focused, nicely structured Zinfandel is good today but will be better with another year of bottle age and should see its 10th birthday in fine form. Drink: 2022-2028. (7/22/21)"
Producer notes: "96% Zinfandel, 4% mixed black varieties (Carignan, Petite Sirah, Cabernet Franc. Medium to medium-dark ruby. A heavenly bouquet of peach, raspberries and cherries nearly overwhelms the senses. It’s hard to stop smelling this wine! On the palate, slightly richer and more darkly fruited than the lovely 2018 but with plenty of acidity, this wine never feels heavy or out of balance. Finishes quite clean and long with very fine tannins. Enjoy from release (if you like your wines young) through 2028."
| Product SKU | 341157 |
| Producer | Carlisle |
| Country | United States |
| Region | California |
| SubRegion | Sonoma County |
| Appellation | Russian River Valley |
| Varietal | Zinfandel |
| Vintage | 2019 |
| Size | 750ml |
| Color | Red |
| Blend | 96% Zinfandel, 4% mixed black varieties (Carignan, Petite Sirah, Cabernet Franc) |
| ABV | 15.0% |
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