2021 Carlisle Zinfandel Papera Ranch, USA, California, Sonoma, Russian River, Wine Review

Vintage: 
2021
Score: 
95
Grade: 
A
Current Price: 
$55.00USD

Another great vintage for this wine.  Purple in color, opaque and bright.  The nose is great with black cherries, raspberries, slight bramble, warm earth, and pepper.  Medium to full bodied.  Light to medium tannins.  Great texture.  Great balance.  On the palate, this is young but already delicious.  Flavors of black and red raspberries, black cherries and char.  Lively.  Long finish.  It is drinking great now but should go another ten to fifteen years although it may likely be more "claret" in style.  Drink on its own or with grilled meats, fowl or veggies.  

1994 Sandeman Vintage Porto, Portugal, Wine Review

Vintage: 
1994
Score: 
91
Grade: 
A-
Current Price: 
$60.00USD

Purple in color, mostly opaque and slightly flat.  The nose is nice with black cherries, plums, and slight chocolate.  Medium bodied.  Good acidity.  On the palate, this is mature and complex.  Flavors of chocolate covered raisins with some plums.  A bit of heat on the finish.  This was nice with a bite of chocolate cake.  Drink now.  

2000 Château Lynch-Bages, France, Bordeaux, Pauillac, Wine Review

Vintage: 
2000
Score: 
96
Grade: 
A
Current Price: 
$225.00USD

Really impressive showing for this Bordeaux.  Purple in color, opaque and bright.  The nose is great with cassis, cigar box, graphite and slight earthiness.  Full bodied.  Light tannins.  Great balance.  On the palate, this is complex and deep.  Layers of cassis, tobacco and earthiness.  Long finish.  This is delicious and contemplative on its own but would also be great with a hearty meal such as Prime Rib or a Vegetable Tagine.  It still should have another ten to fifteen years left.  

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