Synopsis, Our Opinion: A unique and delicious Zinfandel.
Producer/Winery: Turley Wine Cellars; St. Helena, California.
Grape Variety: Zinfandel.
Geographic Appellation,, Region, Country: Sonoma Valley, California.
Vintage: 2016
Price: $42.00 (with a club discount)
Purchased From: Turley Wine Cellars, Paso Robles, California.
Paired With: Venison roulade with Marsala sauce, mashed potatoes and peas.
Tasting:
-
Opened and decanted one hour before drinking. Clear, purple/ruby color with a light purple rim. VERY UNUSUAL Zinfandel aromas of lilacs in full bloom, heavy perfume and smoky hardwood. Smooth entry, intense, lush, full body and a 150-grit texture. Rich and powerful cherry, blueberry, dark bitter chocolate, tar and spicy pepper flavors. Abundant edgy acidity, round edged chewy tannins and a long very bitter finish that was loaded with black licorice and smoky tastes. WOW, this was RICH and INTENSE Zinfandel and the floral scents really were atypical!!! Quite a complicated wine that went very well with the venison, but you would have to be a big and bold wine drinker to enjoy it without food. A unique and delicious Zinfandel.
Photo from Turly Wine Cellars.
See also: all our reviews of Turley wines.
Alcohol Content: 15.7%
Closure: Natural cork.
UPC Code: Not available.
Imported by: Not applicable.