Synopsis, Our Opinion: Quite a noteworthy and distinct Zinfandel.
Producer/Winery: Turley Wine Cellars; St. Je;ema, California.
Grape Variety: Zinfandel.
Geographic Appellation,, Region, Country: Lodi, California.
Vintage: 2017
Price: $35.00 (with a club membership)
Purchased From: Turley Wine Cellars; Paso Robles, California.
Paired With: Pork enchiladas, Mexican rice and refried beans.
Tasting:
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Opened and decanted one hour before drinking. Clear, pale ruby/purple color with a lighter brownish ruby color rim. Fruity aromas of cherry, blackberry, sweet tobacco and hints of cinnamon in almost every whiff. A WOW, bitter, dusty, rich and slightly spicy mouthfeel, medium to full body and a 100-grit texture. HUGE ripe flavors of cherry, blackberry, boysenberry and spicy pepper. Lots of bright acidity, well integrated tannins that we’re overwhelmed by the fruit taste and a bitter, mouth filling, long finish. This Zinfandel had a strong bouquet, powerful tastes and a dramatic finish, but what really stood out was how light and refreshing it was with every sip. It was FANTASTIC paired with the Mexican dinner, but maybe a little to fruity sipping without food. If we can get another bottle we’ll drink the whole thing with the dinner…an love it!!! This is a wine we would buy again in a flash. It was not as BIG and BOLD as we expected, but its lighter weight, juicy and spicy fruitiness, abundant acidity and less prominent tannins really made it special. Quite a noteworthy and distinct Zinfandel.
The ungrafted Zinfandel vines in the Kirschenmann Vineyard were planted in 1915
Photo from Lodi Wine.
See our reviews of other Turley Wine Cellars wines.
Alcohol Content: 15.1%
Closure: 45mm Natural cork.
UPC Code: Not available.
Imported by: Not applicable.
