Carlisle - Zinfandel Russian River Valley Montafi Ranch 2017 (750ml)
Price: $60.00
| Producer | Carlisle |
| Country | United States |
| Region | California |
| Subregion | Russian River Valley |
| Varietal | Zinfandel |
| Vintage | 2017 |
| Sku | 1706155 |
| Size | 750ml |
Jeb Dunnuck: 98 Points
"The 2017 Zinfandel Montafi Ranch comes from very old vines in the Russian River (planted in 1926) and is 89% Zinfandel with the balance a mix of other varieties (this cuvée is all black varieties with no whites). Aged in 25% new barrels it has awesome complexity in its dark currants blackberry and blueberry fruits as well as notes of ground pepper crushed violets smoke earth and eucalyptus. Deep full-bodied and powerful on the palate it still stays perfectly balanced has ultra-fine tannins good acidity and plenty of elegance (although this beauty certainly brings the power). It’s a magical singular Zinfandel to drink over the coming 15-20 years." -- Jeb Dunnuck
Vinous: 91-94 Points
The 2017 Zinfandel Montafi Ranch shows a darker side of Zinfandel. Then again the 2017 includes 11% or so mixed blacks. Dark cherry tobacco
Wine Spectator: 92 Points
Expressive raspberry and licorice aromas open to complex but brooding blackberry smoky pepper and underbrush accents that build tannins toward a long finish. Best from 2020 through 2026. 380 cases made.
Wine Advocate: 92 Points
The 2017 Zinfandel Montafi Ranch contains 11% mixed black varieties. The vineyard was planted in 1926 mainly to Zinfandel but with nine other varieties (but no white grapes). Aged in 25% new French oak it has a deep ruby-purple color and Syrah-esque nose of cracked peppercorn prosciutto baked blackberries and blackcurrant with blue fruit hints eucalyptus sage dried flowers and exotic spices. Medium-bodied the palate is silky with restrained fruits lightly chewy tannins and juicy acidity finishing long and nuanced. 390 cases produced.
