Very limited Turley Zinfandel. 92 Points Robert Parker: "Medium to deep ruby-purple in color, the 2017 Zinfandel Old Vines features exotic spice accents over a core of blueberry and boysenberry compote, crushed black cherries and berries with notes of cinnamon stick and potpourri. Medium to full-bodied, it has loads of spicy black and blue fruits in the mouth with firm, ripe tannins to frame and juicy acidity, finishing long and very spicy. 12,000 cases produced." ...One of California's great wineries, Larry Turley's Turley Wine Cellars continues to play a critical role in safeguarding the Golden State's viticultural heritage, saving old, head-trained and sometimes own-rooted vineyards from destruction. With fully 29 different bottlings, Zinfandel (often complemented by small amounts of other co-planted varieties, such as Carignan and Grenache) is the standard-bearer here, though Turley also does a fantastic job with other varieties, most obviously Petite Syrah. Given how distinctive each of the single-vineyard bottlings is, it's tempting to suggest (though some will no doubt think it heretical) that Zinfandel might be the variety best adapted to expressing "terroir" in California."
Jonathan Wall
15.5%! I couldn’t get through this bottle. I see some are big fans... but this is not the Turley for me. Maybe on a cold wintry night as a port substitute.
15.5%! I couldn’t get through this bottle. I see some are big fans... but this is not the Turley for me. Maybe on a cold wintry night as a port substitute.
8.8Andrew Mueller
Great initial taste on the tongue that gets smoother. Hard to find. Need to get on their client list.
Great initial taste on the tongue that gets smoother. Hard to find. Need to get on their client list.
9.2Brandi Bratek
It’s big in the nose and mouth. High alcohol content that didn’t soften after an hour in a decanter.
It’s big in the nose and mouth. High alcohol content that didn’t soften after an hour in a decanter.
8.7Brit Young
Really good, had with Jared and dad on a surprise night - summer evening after Jared’s company picnic
Really good, had with Jared and dad on a surprise night - summer evening after Jared’s company picnic
9.4Chris Anton
An uncompromisingly delicious Zin
An uncompromisingly delicious Zin
9.2Ryan Rankin
Excellent Zin. One of my absolute favorite. Very bold, full-body, fruit forward with a spicy, long-lasting finish.
Excellent Zin. One of my absolute favorite. Very bold, full-body, fruit forward with a spicy, long-lasting finish.
9.0Penny Wild-perkowski
2017
2017
9.2Steve Gerths
Red blend great value Red Zinfandel from Turley. Fruity!
Red blend great value Red Zinfandel from Turley. Fruity!
8.9Karla Petroskey
$30 everyday wines.
$30 everyday wines.
10Neal Ferry
Wine Club 2nd Place by 1 point... $30 before discount... this was our wine.... this Zin has a thickness to it....
Wine Club 2nd Place by 1 point... $30 before discount... this was our wine.... this Zin has a thickness to it....
8.8WARNING: DRINKING DISTILLED SPIRITS, BEER, COOLERS, WINE AND OTHER ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES MAY INCREASE CANCER RISK, AND, DURING PREGNANCY, CAN CAUSE BIRTH DEFECTS.