Mead Ranch is planted at about 1600 feet on Atlas Peak, on the south eastern side of Napa Valley. The vineyard was originally planted in 1880, though our block is primarily from 1970. This vineyard is head-trained, planted in red volcanic soil. On a clear day you can see San Francisco; though those are few and far between, and thus this vineyard sees plenty of fog from the bay. Thicker skins and smaller berries make for solid tannin and the coolness of the site lends acidity to the balanced, dark blue fruit.
Perry Riddle
Chocolatey, brambly. Opulent but classical. Signature Turley. In an excellent place.
Chocolatey, brambly. Opulent but classical. Signature Turley. In an excellent place.
9.1Donald Williams
Turley Zin. Always nice.
Turley Zin. Always nice.
9.2Pete Turley
One of my absolute favorites... jammy, peppery with a beautiful finish.
One of my absolute favorites... jammy, peppery with a beautiful finish.
9.9D 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.
9.0Jamelle 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.
9.1Joe 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
8.9David Nicewicz
Peppery and jammy. Not too shabby
Peppery and jammy. Not too shabby
9.1Location
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