Carlisle - Russian River Valley Zinfandel 2009 (750ml) Empordà The finish caresses every inch

The finish caresses every inch of your palate

Jones Block

all supported by firm tannins

ending with a cool but sunny September

Carlisle - Russian River Valley Zinfandel 2009 (750ml) Empordà The finish caresses every inchWinemakers Notes After the devastating frost of 2008, yields of these 82 year old vines bounced back nicely in 2009 to 1. 6 tons to the acre. This was certainly one of the more nerve racking picks of the year, finishing under stormy skies just hours before the heavens opened up. After a five day cold soak, the must was inoculated with two different strains of yeast. Fourteen days later the wine was pressed to all French oak, 25% new. As usual, bottled