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2005 Turley Zinfandel Tofanelli Vineyard
Zinfandel
- USA
- California
- Napa Valley
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Community Tasting Notes 15
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yatchisin Likes this wine: 88 points
July 7, 2017 - We probably held too long on this one but it still has that Turley character, jut a bit faded and perhaps muddied, if that makes sense. Jammy fruit, herbs, spice.
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jdjjadair Likes this wine: 90 points
October 22, 2013 - Very soft at this point. Still holding structure but don't wait.
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cultdrinker wrote: 94 points
August 24, 2011 - Drinking beautifully now. Rich red fruits and a tinge of black pepper, vanilla, and traditional Turley spices on the backside. Purple reddish color with an aftertaste that lasts for a good minute. Went well with grilled chicken sausage, filled with sun dried tomatoes and garlic. My only complaint is that Larry only put 750 ml of this goddess in the 750 ml bottle. Ha ha. To those who monitor my ratings, I tend to rate my Turley's high but I've been drinking probably on the average of 1 1/2 bottles a week for the last 12 or so years and with limited exceptions have yet to find a better Zin.
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guitarguy wrote: 91 points
May 14, 2011 - Moderately red, not terribly deep, just beyond Oregon Pinot but not showing any age or browning. Drinking really nice right now, nose of spicy zinberry and freshly scraped cooperage. Flavors include raspberry, pepper, oak and ripe fruit. Moderate tannin pop. Need to drink soon, I think the fruit is starting to fade and the tannins are still pretty noticeable.
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MCUBEB wrote: 91 points
March 21, 2011 - Nose of red fruits and earth. The palate has red and black fruit which is framed by nice acidity. Finish is long with some vanilla, chocolate and cream coming through. Nice balance to the wine specially with 15.5% alc. Drinking well now and should last for few more years.
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By Stephen Tanzer
May/June 2007, IWC Issue #132 (link)(Turley Wine Cellars Zinfandel Tofanelli Vineyard Napa Valley) Subscribe to see review text.
Wine Definition
- Vintage 2005
- Type Red
- Producer Turley
- Varietal Zinfandel
- Designation n/a
- Vineyard Tofanelli Vineyard
- Country USA
- Region California
- SubRegion Napa Valley
- Appellation Napa Valley
Community Holdings
- Pending Delivery 1 (0%)
- In Cellars 91 (34%)
- Consumed 177 (66%)
Food Pairing
No food pairings available.
Who Likes This Wine
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- ProducerTurley
- VarietyZinfandel
- CountryUSA
- RegionCalifornia
- SubRegionNapa Valley
- AppellationNapa Valley
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