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2008 Carlisle Winery Syrah Papa's Block Russian River Valley
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2008 Carlisle Winery Syrah Papa's Block Russian River Valley

Producer: Carlisle Winery
Style: Red Wine
Grape Type: Syrah/Shiraz
Origin: California
Region: Sonoma
Appellation: Russian River Valley

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92 Points | International Wine Cellar , May/June 2010

($45) Inky purple. Wild black fruits, olive and potpourri on the nose, with a peppery element emerging with aeration. Suave and vibrant, with an Old World lightness of touch to the sweet flavors of blackberry, mulberry, pepper and smoky herbs. Finishes with gently chewy tannins and suave lingering perfume.

92 Points | Wine Spectator
93-95 Points | Robert Parker's The Wine Advocate

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