The black/purple-colored 2005 Syrah Papa’s Block offers loads of tannin as well as sweet blackberry fruit intermixed with flower, road tar, and incense aromas, good richness, acidity, and intensity, and a lingering finish. Readers should not hesitate to get on Carlisle’s mailing list before the world discovers what compelling beverages are being produced here. Not yet released. Previously recommended: 2003 Petite Sirah (94+), 2003 Syrah Bennett Valley (95), 2003 Syrah Pelkan Ranch (93), 2003 Two Acres (94), 2003 Zinfandel Dry Creek (91), 2003 Zinfandel Sonoma County (91), 2003 Zinfandel Carlisle Vineyard (93), 2003 Zinfandel Fava Ranch (92), 2003 Zinfandel Riebli Ranch (90), 2003 Zinfandel Rossi Ranch (94), 2003 Zinfandel Tom Feeney Ranch (95). Tel. (707) 566-7700; Fax (707) 566-7200

The black/purple-colored 2005 Syrah Papa’s Block offers loads of tannin as well as sweet blackberry fruit intermixed with flower, road tar, and incense aromas, good richness, acidity, and intensity, and a lingering finish. Readers should not hesitate to get on Carlisle’s mailing list before the world discovers what compelling beverages are being produced here.Not yet released. Previously recommended: 2003 Petite Sirah (94+), 2003 Syrah Bennett Valley (95), 2003 Syrah Pelkan Ranch (93), 2003 Two Acres (94), 2003 Zinfandel Dry Creek (91), 2003 Zinfandel Sonoma County (91), 2003 Zinfandel Carlisle Vineyard (93), 2003 Zinfandel Fava Ranch (92), 2003 Zinfandel Riebli Ranch (90), 2003 Zinfandel Rossi Ranch (94), 2003 Zinfandel Tom Feeney Ranch (95).Tel. (707) 566-7700; Fax (707) 566-7200