Carlisle 2018 Zinfandel Dupratt Vineyard 94 Points

Jeb Dunnuck 94 Points :”From the Mendocino region and basically all Zinfandel (there’s one percent Schiava Grossa), the 2018 Zinfandel Dupratt Vineyard gives up loads of spice and cedar notes as well as beautiful wild strawberry and blueberry fruits, medium to full-bodied richness, a juicy, elegant texture, and a great finish. It’s another stunning 2018 Zinfandel that does everything right, showing the fresher, more elegant, pure style of the vintage to a T.”

Winery Notes: “Brilliant medium ruby-red but don’t let the lighter color fool you. This wine is packing soaring aromas of macerated cherries and red currants are highlighted by a slight resinous smell that brings to mind the surrounding forest of redwood, fir, buckeye, and bay laurel. Based on the nose alone, one would expect a bruiser on the palate. But not so! Instead, a beautiful, almost lithe wine with gorgeous mouthfeel and intense autumnal red fruit flavors. No question about it, my favorite DuPratt to date. Drink from release through 2027.”