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Turley Juvenile California Zinfandel 2013
Very limited Turley Zinfandel.94 Points Robert Parker: "A killer Zinfandel, the 2013 Zinfandel Juvenile is a blend from younger vines replanted on old-vine sites. For the statisticians, this wine is made from Zinfandel vines ranging from six to 25 years of age across 15 different vineyards, including such hallowed Zin terroir as Hayne, Ueberroth, Pesenti, Salvador, and Vineyard 101. This is a stunning example that shouldn’t be discounted just because it is not a single-vineyard wine. Deep ruby/purple, with oodles of black cherry, raspberry and blackcurrant fruit as well as some pepper and spice, the wine is plump, full-bodied, sexy and delicious. Sporting 15.5% natural alcohol, this is a lusty, extroverted Zinfandel that has been brilliantly put together by the Turley winemaking crew. Drink it over the next 4-5 years." The Zinfandel lots from the youngest vines (around 25 years) are put into a general blend called Juvenile. This is always one of the least expensive and delicious offerings. The 2011 Zinfandel Juvenile offers good berry fruit, pepper, and spice as well as medium body, and no hard edges. This seductive Zin can be enjoyed over the next 2-3 years.
Ratings on Delectable
Jay Kline 
Raisin Wine. But not in a terrible way.
Raisin Wine. But not in a terrible way.
8.7
SV
2013 Juvenile Zin. Blended from 15 vineyards, but nothing over 25 years old. Big, raspberry, currant, cinnamon aromas. Taste is more restrained with currant, blackfruit, and a mineral edge. Tastes cooler than its 15.4% self.
2013 Juvenile Zin. Blended from 15 vineyards, but nothing over 25 years old. Big, raspberry, currant, cinnamon aromas. Taste is more restrained with currant, blackfruit, and a mineral edge. Tastes cooler than its 15.4% self.
9.1Adam Bailey
Turley's 2013 "Juvenile" Zinfadel, drawn from grapes from new vines all over California and blended to create an easy going Zin that feels big right of the bat with intense fruit, black pepper and bit of herbs, but calms quickly without too many tannins. Mild smokiness; decant and wait a bit.
Turley's 2013 "Juvenile" Zinfadel, drawn from grapes from new vines all over California and blended to create an easy going Zin that feels big right of the bat with intense fruit, black pepper and bit of herbs, but calms quickly without too many tannins. Mild smokiness; decant and wait a bit.
8.8
Oniqueh Giles
A nose that reminds me of burning marshmallows! Jammy red fruit on the palate.
A nose that reminds me of burning marshmallows! Jammy red fruit on the palate.
9.0
Matt Austin
Owner/Winemaker, Grosgrain Vineyards, Walla Walla, WA
Great as always. One of the best values out there.
Great as always. One of the best values out there.
9.1Dan Thomas
the 2013s are rocking. A lot of wine with great balance.
the 2013s are rocking. A lot of wine with great balance.
9.1
John Jansma
New wine maker, a decent Cali zin. Make sure you don't pay too much.
New wine maker, a decent Cali zin. Make sure you don't pay too much.
8.6
Roger Cabrera
I hate the word, but I guess I'll use it - jammy. The EXTREME alcohol level here implies some sweetness. Boysenberry, smoky pepper, and licorice with fantastic acidity and structure that'll keep it going for years.
I hate the word, but I guess I'll use it - jammy. The EXTREME alcohol level here implies some sweetness. Boysenberry, smoky pepper, and licorice with fantastic acidity and structure that'll keep it going for years.
9.0
Matthew Marcino
I really enjoy this BIRTHDAY bottle
I really enjoy this BIRTHDAY bottle
8.9Sofia Horvath
Wanted to try the old vines but they were out. :/
Wanted to try the old vines but they were out. :/
8.9
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