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Turley Juvenile California Zinfandel 2018
Very limited Turley 2018 Juvenile Zinfandel.New release! Antonio Galloni (Vinous): "The 2018 Zinfandel Juvenile is a pretty, fragrant wine that will drink well right out of the gate. Bright floral and red-toned fruit notes convey a real sense of energy in this perfumed, entry-level Zinfandel from Turley. This is such a pretty wine. I very much like the energy here." Winery Notes: "Though the vast majority of our wines are single vineyard designates, Juvenile is actually composed of a variety of young vines that have been replanted in several of our old vine sites. We tag the vine when we replant it so as not to mix the brand new vine with its much older neighbors, then pick these young vines separately and make a distinct wine. The vines that make up Juvenile range in age from about 6-25 years, and we pull from 15 of our vineyards across California, including Hayne, Ueberroth, Pesenti, Salvador, and Vineyard 101."
Ratings on Delectable
Chris McClellan 
Big bold wine..fruit bowl with spices, menthol and slightly raisinated...delicious night capper..
Big bold wine..fruit bowl with spices, menthol and slightly raisinated...delicious night capper..
9.0
Sipping Fine Wine
Founded in 1993 by Larry Turley and makes almost 50 wines, vast majority of are single vineyard designate Zinfandels and Petite Syrahs. Juvenile is composed of a variety of young vines that have been replanted in several of their old vine sites. Ruby with aromas of red fruits and jolt of pepper spice. Palate shows fresh cherry, strawberry and blueberry flavors with pepper spice that calmed down after 30 min. Fine tannins, vivid acidity, nice balance, long finish ending with a fruit character and slight notice of alcohol. Good value!
Founded in 1993 by Larry Turley and makes almost 50 wines, vast majority of are single vineyard designate Zinfandels and Petite Syrahs. Juvenile is composed of a variety of young vines that have been replanted in several of their old vine sites. Ruby with aromas of red fruits and jolt of pepper spice. Palate shows fresh cherry, strawberry and blueberry flavors with pepper spice that calmed down after 30 min. Fine tannins, vivid acidity, nice balance, long finish ending with a fruit character and slight notice of alcohol. Good value!
9.1
Josh Morgenthau
Sometimes what you want is just a big ol’ Cali zin. Though this one’s not particularly big (a good thing). What it is is deliciously ripe and ready to drink with plush fruit, bruised hibiscus, jammy blackberry, agave, hershey’s bar and a touch of baking spice. A bit of sweetness on the finish, though I’m guessing not in comparison to many Cali zins. Mercifully not missing acidity. No guilt here, just pleasure
Sometimes what you want is just a big ol’ Cali zin. Though this one’s not particularly big (a good thing). What it is is deliciously ripe and ready to drink with plush fruit, bruised hibiscus, jammy blackberry, agave, hershey’s bar and a touch of baking spice. A bit of sweetness on the finish, though I’m guessing not in comparison to many Cali zins. Mercifully not missing acidity. No guilt here, just pleasure
9.2
Perry Riddle
Very captivating for an entry level wine. This is varietally expressive and has nice freshness.
Very captivating for an entry level wine. This is varietally expressive and has nice freshness.
8.9
Lee Lightfoot
Lighter than I expected at 15.2. Plum and raisin. Not as rich or balanced as 2016
Lighter than I expected at 15.2. Plum and raisin. Not as rich or balanced as 2016
9.0Willie Carter
Who else is making Zinfandel like this nowadays? Dark purple with traces of pink. Big fruit on the nose with all the cherry pie and cranberry you could ask for. Funky spice and sage complement. I’m trying to imagine what this wine would be like if so many other labels got their hands on it. This is a big Zin but it could be so much more bold and silly and thoughtless. In the hands of experts however, this is fresh and vibrant and fun. Medium bodied with high acidity and this baby is intense. High octane fruit and alcohol but the alcohol burns off quickly and you’re left with a youthful fun wine. Nice red fruit and oak to go along with the smooth chocolate and smoke on the palate. These are always fun and you always want more.
Who else is making Zinfandel like this nowadays? Dark purple with traces of pink. Big fruit on the nose with all the cherry pie and cranberry you could ask for. Funky spice and sage complement. I’m trying to imagine what this wine would be like if so many other labels got their hands on it. This is a big Zin but it could be so much more bold and silly and thoughtless. In the hands of experts however, this is fresh and vibrant and fun. Medium bodied with high acidity and this baby is intense. High octane fruit and alcohol but the alcohol burns off quickly and you’re left with a youthful fun wine. Nice red fruit and oak to go along with the smooth chocolate and smoke on the palate. These are always fun and you always want more.
8.8
Neal Ferry
West Seattle Wine Tasting Competition with Zinfandel….. this was #4
West Seattle Wine Tasting Competition with Zinfandel….. this was #4
8.6
Penny Wild-perkowski
Loads of fruit.
Loads of fruit.
9.3Gary Roberson
Pam favorite
Pam favorite
9.2
S T
Bright, fresh wine with medium body. Ripe strawberries and soil, clean. Very drinkable, good purchase ($50 CAD).
Bright, fresh wine with medium body. Ripe strawberries and soil, clean. Very drinkable, good purchase ($50 CAD).
9.3
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