title: Carlisle 2012 Sierra Mar Vineyard Syrah (Santa Lucia Highlands)
description: The Sonoma Zinfandel house pursues a rich, opulent Rhône style in this bottling, with aromas of dark red fruit, purple florals, game and wet asphalt. It hits the palate with a Sichuan pepper-like buzz that enlivens the mouth far into the finish, with well-seasoned flavors of dried cherries, fennel and crushed Italian herbs.
variety: Syrah
designation: Sierra Mar Vineyard