96 points Very limited new Turley Zin release. 93 Points Robert Parker: "The Pesenti vineyard was planted in the 1920s on limestone soils. Deep ruby in color, the 2017 Zinfandel Pesenti Vineyard gives savory notes of charcuterie over dried brambly fruits and crushed black cherries with hints of dried soil. Medium to full-bodied, it offers savory-laced fruits in the mouth with soft, grainy tannins and great freshness, finishing long with pretty dried flowers notes. 2,400 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."
Andrew Liguori
Spicy raspberry, licorice, dense earth; medium plus body that held up to the wagyu.
Spicy raspberry, licorice, dense earth; medium plus body that held up to the wagyu.
9.0Gabe Flores
One of the best Turley wines I’ve ever come across.
One of the best Turley wines I’ve ever come across.
9.7Karen Tripson
Fabulous. Great gift from my favorite Zin gal.
Fabulous. Great gift from my favorite Zin gal.
9.2Andrew Neyer
Mushrooms and olives. Fantastic.
Mushrooms and olives. Fantastic.
9.3Guillermo Gonzalez
From Wine Merchant Turley class on 6/26/20. Baking spices on nose. Mixed berries. Enjoyed it more with dinner than during tasting. Had with Vietnamese banh xeo and grilled pork over rice noodles.
From Wine Merchant Turley class on 6/26/20. Baking spices on nose. Mixed berries. Enjoyed it more with dinner than during tasting. Had with Vietnamese banh xeo and grilled pork over rice noodles.
8.9WC Fields
Better half drank it so I don’t get to rate it.
Better half drank it so I don’t get to rate it.
Betsy Schermer
Try the Rosé’, you won’t be disappointed
Try the Rosé’, you won’t be disappointed
9.2WARNING: DRINKING DISTILLED SPIRITS, BEER, COOLERS, WINE AND OTHER ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES MAY INCREASE CANCER RISK, AND, DURING PREGNANCY, CAN CAUSE BIRTH DEFECTS.