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Carlisle Zinfandel Mancini Ranch

Carlisle Zinfandel Mancini Ranch

$73.99

A field-blend Zinfandel, consisting of 85% Zinfandel, and 15% Mixed Black Varieties (Carignan, Abouriou, Valdiguié, Alicante Bouschet, Grand Noir, Petite Sirah). Harvested in early October. 15% new, 85% neutral French oak. 320 cases produced.

A tremendous example of a Carlisle Zinfandel, showcasing power and brightness in perfect balance.

This Zinfandel is ready to drink, but will age gracefully - best enjoyed now through 2028.

A KWM exclusive.

750ML ml

OUT OF STOCK
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Region:USA > California > Sonoma County
Vintage:2019
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Producer Tasting Note (2019 Vintage)

"Vivid ruby garnet. Almost electric in its brilliance. Aromatically, stunning! Head turning aromas of raspberry, cherry, and Red Haven peach. A hint of blood orange and tobacco leaf as well. The wine enters full and rich but as usual, ample acidity (a characteristic of this vineyard), keeps the wine light on its feet. Fabulous texture and balance."

"It all started innocently enough. When I was 19, my older sister who was throwing a dinner party offered me a small glass of amber-coloured syrup. “Ambrosia!” I exclaimed upon tasting the late-harvest Riesling. That was it. I was hooked."

-Mike Officer

Eschewing a job in software development and the city hustle & bustle in favour of making wine in their garage, the Carlisle husband-and-wife team of Mike and Kendall Officer has been making wine under the Carlisle Winery name since 1998. From these humble beginnings, Carlisle Winery & Vineyards has become a Sonoma County gem, producing genuine world-class wines.

Largely specializing in old-vine, vineyard-specific Zinfandels and red Rhone varietals. Carlisle wines are bold and assertive yet impeccably balanced. Differences between vintages and vineyards showcase the deviances amongst Sonoma terroir, which is further expressed by Carlisle's ethos of minimal intervention. Expect impeccable, nuanced wines at an outstanding price.

Carlisle's Estate Vineyard was planted in 1927 and features a field blend of 40 different varietals with Zinfandel being predominant. Mike does no advertising and sells his wine through a mailing list that is over-subscribed. The real advertising is through word of mouth (literally) as his wine’s reputation of affordability and value for such unparalleled quality have sold themselves. 

Carlisle produces approximately 9,000 cases annually and does not want to increase from this level. With very few retail shops carrying Carlisle products, if you find it that is enough reason to purchase. 

Kensington Wine Market is honoured to be one of the few wine shops anywhere able to carry Carlisle.

Above: Zinfandel from Papara Ranch Vineyard just before harvesting.

Above: Zinfandel from Papara Ranch Vineyard just before harvesting.

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