Carlisle Winery & Vineyards was founded in 1998 by Mike and Kendall Officer. Their passion is clear: Small lots of Zinfandel and Syrah from exceptional, historic vineyards. Many of these vineyards are heritage sites planted by Italian immigrants and date back to the late 1800s. Mike recently announced his retirement and subsequently 2024 will be the last vintage of wines produced by Carlisle.
Pagani Ranch is just off Highway 12 in the Glen Ellen area of Sonoma County. Angela and Felice Pagani came to Sonoma County from Italy, purchased the property and planted the vineyard in the early 1900’s. Norma (Pagani) Amantite still lives in the old farmhouse amidst the vines and her son Dino tends to the vineyard.
Deep purple in color. 14.5% ABV. Soaring nose of black fruits, citrus, mint and pepper. Full bodied with the just the right amount of acidity. Rich and earth with tart fruits. Black cherry, black raspberry, eucalyptus and blood orange on the palate. Tremendous length on the finish. Awesome wine with exceptional structure and concentration. When tasted as a stand alone you clearly understand the value of the variety in a field blend. Best over the next 3-5 years…