1. Carlisle Compagni-Portis SonomaVlly WW (14.2%; Plntd: 1954; GWT/TrousseauGris/Riesling; 105 cs) SantaRosa 2010: Med.gold color; very fragrant waxy/figgy some pear/GWT floral/pear blossom very perfumed complex nose; lightly tart floral/pear/GWT/pear blossom/lightly spicy bit mango/figgy/waxy rather rich/lush rather complex lovely flavor; very long/lingering floral/mango/pear/GWT bit spicy/pear blossom fairly complex rich/lush finish; reminds a bit of Trentino or AltoAdige GWT w/o the earthiness; a beautiful perfumey white and should go another 4-6 yrs.
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A wee BloodyPulpit:
1. This wine has really evolved into a more subtle & complex white. My TN from April '12:
Tom wrote:5. Carlisle Compagni Portis WW SonomaVlly (14.2%; 56 yr old vines; GWT/TrousseauGris/Riesling + others; 105 cs)
2010: Light gold color; very perfumed/aromatic/floral/GWT-like/hair oil light pencilly/oak beautiful aromatic nose;
soft/lush/ripe hair-oil/floral/aromatic/GWT-like light pencilly/oak lovely/perfumed flavor; very long soft/lush very
floral/rose petal/GWT-like/hair oil quite fragrant/perfumed lovely finish; this is how they'd make GWT in Calif if they
could; a rich/lush very perfumed/aromatic beautiful wine. $30.00
Tom