The 2017 Carlisle Winery Two Acres Proprietary Blend is a red wine from the Russian River Valley in Sonoma, California. This wine is a blend predominantly composed of Mourvèdre, with smaller amounts of Petite Sirah, Syrah, Carignane, Alicante Bouschet, and Peloursin. The wine has an alcohol content of 14.9% and is sealed with a cork.
Reviewers have given this wine a generally positive reception. Wine Spectator awarded it 92 points, describing it as a wine that "refines and tames a gutsy personality, bringing polish to expressive blackberry, wild game and smoked pepper flavors that build toward broad-shouldered tannins." This suggests a robust and complex character that is approachable now but will continue to develop, with the best drinking window projected between 2021 and 2028.
Vinous, also awarding it 92 points, noted that the wine is "creamy, supple and inviting," with "soft contours and silky tannins" that add to its "racy personality and overall appeal." Antonio Galloni from Vinous highlighted that Labor Day heat spikes increased the Mourvèdre content and reduced the percentage of mixed black grapes, which contributed to the wine’s flavor profile.
Jeb Dunnuck offered the highest score of 93 points, praising the 2017 Two Acres for its "smoked dark fruits, licorice, olive, and plenty of meatiness." Dunnuck appreciated its ripe and textured style, though he did note it is a slight step back from the 2016 vintage. He recommended allowing the wine 2-3 years of bottle age for optimal enjoyment.
Robert Parker’s Wine Advocate gave the wine 90 points, describing it as "medium ruby-purple" with "notions of cured meats, desiccated lilac, black berries," alongside "pepper, woodsmoke and blue fruits." The review also mentioned the wine's "earthy and sanguine" nature with a "firm, chewy frame and good freshness," finishing with a "pleasantly rustic" note.
In summary, the 2017 Carlisle Winery Two Acres Proprietary Blend is a well-regarded wine, praised for its expressive flavors and complex character. It is recommended to be enjoyed now or cellared for a few more years to fully develop its potential.