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2003 Carlisle Winery Zinfandel Russian River Valley
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2003 Carlisle Winery Zinfandel Russian River Valley

Producer: Carlisle Winery
Style: Red Wine
Grape Type: Zinfandel
Origin: California
Region: Sonoma

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88 Points | International Wine Cellar , May/June 2005

(15.9%) Bright medium red. Reticent aromas of blackberry, blueberry and licorice, with an oaky sweetness. Fat, dense and liqueur-like, but with good rather than outstanding depth of flavor. Finishes with substantial tannins and a faintly tart edge.

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