Wine: 2011 Carlisle Two Acres
Region: Russian River Valley, California
Grape Varieties: Mourvedre, Petite Sirah, Syrah, Carignane, Alicante Bouschet, and Peloursin.
Grape Varieties: Mourvedre, Petite Sirah, Syrah, Carignane, Alicante Bouschet, and Peloursin.
Obtained from: Purchased from winery.
Price: $37
Wino4Life Category: Weekend Wine
Aeration before tasting: Just a swirl or two, no special aeration.
Appearance: The wine is clear, dark red with a pinkish rim.
Aroma: Cherries and raspberries with some earth and a bit of a smokey characteristic.
The Grade: I give this one an A-. Delicious and fruity, a red that is not too high in alcohol (12.8%) so nice for the warmer weather that summer has brought to us. A really nicely balanced wine with an excellent finish. Not cheap at nearly $40, but you get a ton of flavor and a really nice wine for your money. What more could you ask for???
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