I love Turley, and Duarte is among my favorite Turley vineyards. Imagine my surprise to find this bottle still available in my cellar! I was truly psyched! Despite moments of greatness, it was, ultimately, disappointing. This bottle was stored well - it was found buried at the bottom of my wine fridge! I think it was on a downward slope and it's best days were behind it. Drink up!
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Purple in color. 15.3% ABV. Heady nose of red and black fruits, licorice and pepper. Full bodied with ample acidity. Well balanced. Copious rich, lush fruits. Black cherry, raspberry liqueur, mulberry and pepper on the palate. Tremendous length on the finish. Really big Zinfandel that is drinking firing on all cylinders. Pick your spot but best over the next 1-2 years
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2/10/2024 - JHuseby1 wrote:
I love Turley, and Duarte is among my favorite Turley vineyards. Imagine my surprise to find this bottle still available in my cellar! I was truly psyched! Despite moments of greatness, it was, ultimately, disappointing. This bottle was stored well - it was found buried at the bottom of my wine fridge! I think it was on a downward slope and it's best days were behind it. Drink up!
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12/17/2023 - tomlee wrote: 92 Points
Purple in color. 15.3% ABV. Heady nose of red and black fruits, licorice and pepper. Full bodied with ample acidity. Well balanced. Copious rich, lush fruits. Black cherry, raspberry liqueur, mulberry and pepper on the palate. Tremendous length on the finish. Really big Zinfandel that is drinking firing on all cylinders. Pick your spot but best over the next 1-2 years
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11/11/2023 - DJPremierCru Likes this wine: 93 Points
Exactly as YATCHISIN describes.
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9/24/2023 - yatchisin Likes this wine: 93 Points
Rich and round and raspberry, with a lovely earthiness and vanilla in the long finish.Very balanced for its 15.3% ABV.
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9/23/2023 - tbrader wrote: 90 Points
Rich fig notes upfront on initial open. Deep red fruits, clove, with a peppery finish.
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