2013 Carlisle Zinfandel Hayne Vineyard

Combines brooding power and great structure with wild berry and dark Asian spice aromas and rich, complex flavors of black cherry, smoky rosemary and cracked pepper. Drink now through 2028. 215 cases made.

Author: Tim Fish

From the famous Napa Valley site in Santa Helena, the 2013 Zinfandel Hayne Vineyard (15.9% alcohol, but only a mere 216 cases produced) is a blockbuster Zinfandel. There is something magical in this wine, which in 2013 is also 100% Zinfandel from 110-year old vines. Deep ruby/purple, with a stunning nose of licorice, incense, camphor, blackberry, blueberry, kirsch and earth, the wine is majestic, full-bodied and an absolute tour de force in Zinfandel winemaking. It should drink well for 10-15 years, possibly a lot longer, given that the alcohol will hold it together well.

Author: Robert Parker