Carlisle Winery & Vineyards 2003 Dry Creek Valley Zinfandel

2003 Dry Creek Valley Zinfandel

95%		Dry Creek Valley Zinfandel, Teldeschi Ranch
3%		Dry Creek Valley Petite Sirah, Unti Vineyard
1%		Dry Creek Valley Petite Sirah, Teldeschi Ranch
1%		Dry Creek Valley Petite Sirah, Riebli Ranch

pH: 3.59

T.A.: 0.621 g/100mL

Alcohol: 15.9%

Cases Produced: 234

In previous vintages, we’ve always preferred our Dry Creek zinfandel with a healthy dose of petite sirah, anything from 18 to 25 percent. However, in 2003, Ray Teldeschi’s 118 year-old vines produced such incredible zinfandel that when in came time to doing blending trials, we found we preferred just a splash of petite, 5% to be exact. Aged in all French oak, 30% new, for 16 months.

Tasting Note: Medium-dark ruby. Fragrant aromas of red cherries, rhubarb, iron, vanilla, and freshly tilled, loamy earth. Reflects the Dry Creek terroir perfectly. On the palate, rich, full-bodied, with flavors echoing the aromas on the finish. Enjoy this lusty wine from late 2005 through 2008. (MRO - 3/3/05)

Suggested Retail: $33 - Sold Out

Release Date: Spring 2005