2019 Carlisle Zinfandel Papera Ranch
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The 2019 Zinfandel Papera Ranch has floral notes of candied flowers, turned baked earth, and dried peach. The palate is tangy with juicy fruit and bright with its acidity. Drink 2022-2030.
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Jeb Dunnuck
Antonio Galloni, Vinous
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The 2019 Zinfandel Papera Ranch shows a slightly more reserved side of the Russian River. Readers should plan on cellaring this for at least a year or two as the acids and tannins are pretty tightly wound. Blue/purplish fruit, lavender, sage, mint and licorice show a darker side of Zinfandel that is so beguiling.
Vibrant ruby-purple in the glass, the 2019 Zinfandel Papera Ranch (blended with 4% Carignan) has an alluring perfume of woodsmoke, tea leaves, graphite, licorice and intense, spicy bramble fruit. The palate is delicate and perfumed this vintage, with loads of juicy lift and floral layers. 1,001 cases produced.