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Turley Salvador Vineyard Zinfandel 2013
Very limited Turley Zinfandel. 98 Points Robert Parker: "The 2013 Zinfandel Salvador Vineyard comes from another ancient, organically farmed vineyard, this one in Contra Costa. Its vines were planted in 1896, and the soils are pure sand. An absolutely amazing Zinfandel, this gorgeously proportioned, super-rich wine crosses the palate with a surprisingly unnoticeable 16.1% alcohol. Good acidity, a corpulent, full-bodied, multi-dimensional mouthfeel with blueberry and blackberry jam, some cassis, earth and forest floor notes are all present in this spectacular wine that again will transport a blind taster to the South of France rather than the backwaters of California. I suppose if the FX series “Sons of Anarchy” had a house wine after a long ride on their choppers, this would be it. This is pedal-to-the-metal, full-throttle Zinfandel at its greatest, what California does so well and what no other region in the world can produce. This is killer stuff and a tribute to our early immigrants, who had the foresight to plant these vines at this remarkable site. Drink it over the next decade.
Ratings on Delectable
Shay A 
BBQ & Zin night! 1 of 5 Turley zins tonight. This was the most unresolved of the bunch. Very little acidity which made the rush of dark fruits seem a bit flabby. Toasted oak, tobacco and spice. This needs more time to come together and I’m sure it will be delightful when it does.
BBQ & Zin night! 1 of 5 Turley zins tonight. This was the most unresolved of the bunch. Very little acidity which made the rush of dark fruits seem a bit flabby. Toasted oak, tobacco and spice. This needs more time to come together and I’m sure it will be delightful when it does.
9.1
Henrik Poulsen
16.1% alc. In balance = YES. Delicious = HELL YEAH... (and no mentioning of the IPOB silliness here because when it is done right YOU have absolutely no case). @Tegan Passalacqua KUDOS!!
16.1% alc. In balance = YES. Delicious = HELL YEAH... (and no mentioning of the IPOB silliness here because when it is done right YOU have absolutely no case). @Tegan Passalacqua KUDOS!!
9.4
Joe DAscoli
Delightful but wow. High alcohol. Super fruit and robust
Delightful but wow. High alcohol. Super fruit and robust
9.2
John Malcolm
Opulent and jammy - as you would expect from Turley. Plums, blackberries, and wild berries.
Opulent and jammy - as you would expect from Turley. Plums, blackberries, and wild berries.
9.1Henrik Poulsen
16.1% alc. No notes as I was in "drinking-mode" rather than tasting but Turley is always solid.
16.1% alc. No notes as I was in "drinking-mode" rather than tasting but Turley is always solid.
Joe DAscoli
Reliable turley bursting with fruit and a good tartness that was almost like it had carbonation even though it didn’t.
Reliable turley bursting with fruit and a good tartness that was almost like it had carbonation even though it didn’t.
9.2
Dave Schneider
Big and bold with a beautiful nose. Very high acidity leaving a little too much in the back of the throat.
Big and bold with a beautiful nose. Very high acidity leaving a little too much in the back of the throat.
9.0
Ned Clark
Really excellent zin.
Really excellent zin.
9.6Diego Flores
Bursting with fruit, not at all hot given its alcohol content, a real classic.
Bursting with fruit, not at all hot given its alcohol content, a real classic.
9.9Kate Landman
My favorite single vineyard from Turley, intense, bright, balanced power
My favorite single vineyard from Turley, intense, bright, balanced power
9.4
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