Carlisle Syrah Radiant Ridge Vineyard
$71.99
100% Syrah. Aged in 21% new, 19% neutral French oak from the Bennett Valley Radiant Ridge Vineyard.
A Syrah for the Northern Rhône aficionado, with all the pepper, and savoury notes that come with it. A gem of a wine, begging to be paired with red meat.
This Syrah has tremendous aging potential - best enjoyed between 2024 and 2034 according to Carlisle.
A KWM exclusive.
Carlisle Vineyard Zinfandel
$84.99
87% Zinfandel, 13% Mixed Black and White Varieties (Alicante Bouschet, Petite Sirah, Grand Noir, Peloursin, Trousseau noir, Tempranillo, Muscadelle, Malvasia, Muscat, and 30 other varieties). Harvested in late September. 23% new, 77% neutral French oak.
If you're going to buy one Carlisle (why just one?) - make it this one. A rock-star 2018 vintage for the Carlisle vineyard, showcasing the power and elegance of their 95-year-old Zinfandel vines.
Ready to drink but even better left to rest through 2030.
Carlisle Derivative White Blend
$48.99
47% Sonoma Valley Semillon, Rossi Ranch; 37% Sonoma Valley and Russian River Valley Muscadelle, Mancini and Pagani Ranches; 14% Russian River Valley Colombard, Mancini Ranch; 2% Russian River Valley Palomino, Mancini Ranch.
Organic Semillon harvested in late September from the Rossi Ranch Vineyard is the star of the 2019 vintage The Derivative. It's joined by a supporting cast of Muscadelle, Colombard and Palomino, harvested in early October. Fermented in 26% neutral French oak and 74% stainless steel. No malolactic fermentation.
Carlisle Papa's Block Syrah
$76.99
"Very dark purple-ruby. Nearly opaque. A heady, intoxicating nose of blackberry, smoked meats, and herbs. Smells deliciously savory. Quite smooth and silky on entry, flavors of blackberry and blueberry are intertwined with lavender, violets, and spice cake. Gentle tannins emerge on the long and persistent finish. Totally compelling and a wine of great beauty and harmony. Already drinking well due to its impeccable balance, enjoy from release through 2028" Winery
Carlisle Piner Zinfandel 2019
$67.99
47% Russian River Valley Zinfandel, Papera Ranch; 44% Russian River Valley Zinfandel, Carlisle Vineyard; 3% Russian River Valley Zinfandel, Mancini Ranch; 3% Russian River Valley Zinfandel, Montafi Ranch; 3% Russian River Valley Zinfandel, Saitone Vineyard. 11% new, 89% neutral French oak.
A five-vineyard blend of some of the best vineyards in the Russian River Valley, and a truly staggering release from Carlisle. Lively, bright and captivating.
While drinking beautifully now, this Zinfandel proves that good things come to those who wait, and is best enjoyed from 2024 through 2028.
Carlisle Papera Zinfandel
$84.99
Carlisle is a small, family-owned Sonoma County winery specializing in the production of old-vine, vineyard-designated Zinfandels and red Rhône varieties (Syrah, Grenache, Mourvèdre, and Petite Sirah). They also produce three delicious white wines, two of which are blends from historic, old-vine vineyards plus Sonoma County's first-ever Grüner Veltliner.
Carlisle Piner Zinfandel 2021
$64.99
The 2021 Vintage of Carlisle's Piner-Olivet Ranches Zinfandel is made from:
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45% Russian River Valley Zinfandel, Carlisle Vineyard
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28% Russian River Valley Zinfandel, Papera Ranch
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25% Russian River Valley Zinfandel, Mancini Ranch
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2% Sonoma Valley Alicante Bouschet, Pagani Ranch
Carlisle Saitone Vineyard Zinfandel
$75.99
98% Zinfandel, 2% Carignan. Harvested in late September. 25% new, 75% neutral French oak.
The return of a legend: The 2019 vintage year marks the first Saitone Vineyard Carlisle release in a half-decade. The vines here are possibly the oldest in the Russian River Valley, having been planted 127 long years ago. The age of the vines makes this a Zinfandel of tremendous depth and grace.
A rewarding wine for those possessing some patience, this wine will age gracefully and is best enjoyed between 2024 and 2030.
A KWM exclusive.
Carlisle Gruner Veltliner
$48.99
100% Grüner Veltliner. Harvested in mid-September. 100% stainless steel with no malolactic fermentation.
This Grüner Veltliner from Carlisle is sourced from the Steiner Vineyard on Sonoma Mountain. The vineyard is terraced with stone walls that hearken to the style of vineyard you see in Austria - Grüner Veltliner's respected home. The grape is known for making dry white wines with excellent structure plus bright, pinpoint acidity and peppery minerality, herbaceousness, spice and stone fruit notes.