Carlisle, Two Acres, Russian River Valley

Youngest I ever opened one of these. Delicious. Usually I wait 8-10 years to avoid the shut down phase. But well balanced and drank nicely.

Red fruit-forward. One dimensional. Thin. Short finish. Nothing off-putting. Still, not what I�ve come to expect from Carlisle.

Tobacco, sous bois, cranberry, boysenberry, nutmeg, pau d�arco tea and slight pine. Creamy texture, and this enchanting backend grip. Fine tannins and a little shutdown, on day two this starts to open up with panache. Medium to full body and a sailing, red-fruited finish. Effervescent like many of the �22s, and one to age for many years. Enjoyable today, but would be even better with some time away. This could last decades. Such a special wine, as this is sadly …