2005 Carlisle Zinfandel Gold Mine Ranch
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The 2005 Zinfandel Gold Mine Ranch from a vineyard planted in 1914 (it actually has several percent of Carignan in it) is a full-bodied, dark ruby-colored wine with tremendous spice, loads of earth, raspberry, and sweet cherry notes intermixed with some background underbrush. The wine is loaded with fruit and is just amazing for the vintage. Drink it over the next 4-5 years. Previously recommended: 2004 Syrah Judge Family Vineyard (95), 2004 Syrah Pelkan Ranch (90), 2004 Three Birds (93), 2004 Two Acres (93), 2004 Zinfandel Carlisle Vineyard (93), 2004 Zinfandel Carlo’s Ranch (91), 2004 Zinfandel Fava Ranch (91), 2004 Zinfandel Rossi Ranch (92), 2004 Zinfandel Tom Feeney Ranch (94). Tel. (707) 566-7700; Fax (707) 566-7200
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Robert Parker
Stephen Tanzer, Vinous
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Dark red. Energetic blackberry and cassis aromas are perked up by spice and mineral notes. Supple dark berry flavors are ripe but betray no warmth, picking up a subtle cracked pepper note with air. Finishes seductive and silky, with impressive breadth and length.