Turley Mead Ranch Zinfandel 2014

$65

Very limited Turley Zinfandel. 96 Points Robert Parker: "From a high-elevation vineyard in Atlas Peak, the Zinfandel Mead Ranch (16.1% alcohol) has its origins at a site planted in 1880, although Larry Turley’s block dates only from 1970. The vines are head-pruned and the soils purely volcanic. One the profound Zinfandels from Turley in 2013, this wine is locked-and-loaded, so to speak – powerful, packed, rich, and full-bodied, with blackberry, blueberry, black raspberry and cherry fruit in abundance. It is obviously full-bodied, thick, even unctuously textured, while it seems to have slightly less acidity than some of the other cuvées – or at least, that’s how it presents itself. This is a stunner to drink over the next 10-12+ years. It is a great Zinfandel and one of the most sumptuous and exotic in the portfolio."

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Ratings on Delectable

Perry Riddle Delectable Pro

Chocolatey, brambly. Opulent but classical. Signature Turley. In an excellent place.

Chocolatey, brambly. Opulent but classical. Signature Turley. In an excellent place.

9.1

Donald Williams

Turley Zin. Always nice.

Turley Zin. Always nice.

9.2

Pete Turley

One of my absolute favorites... jammy, peppery with a beautiful finish.

One of my absolute favorites... jammy, peppery with a beautiful finish.

9.9

D Brockenborough

Young. With that said very nice zin. Forward dark berry flavors with a smooth finish especially for such a young wine. Paired well with red meat and herbed veg.

Young. With that said very nice zin. Forward dark berry flavors with a smooth finish especially for such a young wine. Paired well with red meat and herbed veg.

9.0

Jamelle Legaspi

Solid, with good tannis, not too sweet, hints of cherries, and overall a joy to drink.

Solid, with good tannis, not too sweet, hints of cherries, and overall a joy to drink.

9.1

Joe Flo

Not as big of a Zin as other Turley's. But very good

Not as big of a Zin as other Turley's. But very good

8.9

David Nicewicz

Peppery and jammy. Not too shabby

Peppery and jammy. Not too shabby

9.1

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