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Turley Old Vines California Zinfandel 2015
Very limited Turley Zinfandel. previous vintage 91 Points Robert Parker: "Another relatively big cuvée for Turley is their Zinfandel Old Vines (15.5% alcohol) that comes from bits and pieces of parcels that are impressive terroirs, but individually too small to bottle separately. Hence, they are blended together, yet represent vineyards between 41 and 130 years old! This juicy wine offers loads of raspberry and briary fruit, a full-bodied mouthfeel, good purity, zesty acidity and ripe tannin. Layered and rich, it is a satisfying, lusty Zinfandel to drink over the next 4-5 years."
Ratings on Delectable
Isaac Pirolo 
Are there better wines? Yes Are there better wines with leftovers? No From Turley: “Old Vines is composed of a variety of old sites from California that are either too small to be made into a vineyard designate wine or are “new” to the Turley family (and way of farming). Vines are anywhere from 41 to 129 years old, and a true representation of California old vine Zinfandel, hailing from vineyards in Napa, Sonoma, Mendocino, Lodi, Contra Costa, Amador and Paso Robles.”
Are there better wines? Yes Are there better wines with leftovers? No From Turley: “Old Vines is composed of a variety of old sites from California that are either too small to be made into a vineyard designate wine or are “new” to the Turley family (and way of farming). Vines are anywhere from 41 to 129 years old, and a true representation of California old vine Zinfandel, hailing from vineyards in Napa, Sonoma, Mendocino, Lodi, Contra Costa, Amador and Paso Robles.”
9.3
Brian Tuite
Consistent
Consistent
John W
Garnet coloration. Some translucency. On the nose, cherry, plum, spice, menthol, forest floor and hints of raspberry, strawberry, rhubarb, cherry cola, and earth. On the palate, cherry cola, plum, spice, menthol, vanilla, hints of rhubarb, raspberry, earth/forest floor. Full bodied and rich. Medium finish.
Garnet coloration. Some translucency. On the nose, cherry, plum, spice, menthol, forest floor and hints of raspberry, strawberry, rhubarb, cherry cola, and earth. On the palate, cherry cola, plum, spice, menthol, vanilla, hints of rhubarb, raspberry, earth/forest floor. Full bodied and rich. Medium finish.
9.2Robert Stackowiak
Good even Zinfandel. Possibly a little past peak. January 2023.
Good even Zinfandel. Possibly a little past peak. January 2023.
9.0
Bruce Dunbar
The last of my stash of 2015 Old Vines was still drinking really well. Beautiful transparent garnet color. A deep, rich almost chewy nose. Dark fruits and hints of raspberry, maybe even a little red Lifesaver. Mild tannins. Thanks not-so-old friend.
The last of my stash of 2015 Old Vines was still drinking really well. Beautiful transparent garnet color. A deep, rich almost chewy nose. Dark fruits and hints of raspberry, maybe even a little red Lifesaver. Mild tannins. Thanks not-so-old friend.
9.0
Nagib Nasr
Smooth but complex…
Smooth but complex…
9.0
Skip Smyser
Sooo nice
Sooo nice
9.2
Joe DAscoli
This was really good once it sat in glass for a few mins.
This was really good once it sat in glass for a few mins.
9.2
Allison Sidbury
Solid Zinfandel. Would def purchase again.
Solid Zinfandel. Would def purchase again.
8.9
Thaw Malin
A most delicious bottle!
A most delicious bottle!
9.3
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