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Score 89/100 · Stephen Tanzer, Vinous, May 2007

Inky ruby. Ripe blueberry and mulberry aromas are pure and expressive. Suave and velvety, with ripe dark berry flavors, a light pepper note, soft tannins and gentle mineral lift on the finish. You could drink this now.

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Critic scores
91
91/100

Average Score

93
92-94/100

Robert Parker

89
89/100

Stephen Tanzer, Vinous

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92 - 94 points
Robert Parker
Score 92-94/100 · Robert Parker, Dec 2006

The black/purple-colored 2005 Syrah Papa’s Block offers loads of tannin as well as sweet blackberry fruit intermixed with flower, road tar, and incense aromas, good richness, acidity, and intensity, and a lingering finish. Readers should not hesitate to get on Carlisle’s mailing list before the world discovers what compelling beverages are being produced here. Not yet released. Previously recommended: 2003 Petite Sirah (94+), 2003 Syrah Bennett Valley (95), 2003 Syrah Pelkan Ranch (93), 2003 Two Acres (94), 2003 Zinfandel Dry Creek (91), 2003 Zinfandel Sonoma County (91), 2003 Zinfandel Carlisle Vineyard (93), 2003 Zinfandel Fava Ranch (92), 2003 Zinfandel Riebli Ranch (90), 2003 Zinfandel Rossi Ranch (94), 2003 Zinfandel Tom Feeney Ranch (95). Tel. (707) 566-7700; Fax (707) 566-7200

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Red

Taste

Dry

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