2/27/2023 - burgbob wrote:

Very nice burgundy. Earthy with good underlying fruit and concentration. Still has good tannic structure but very delicious and complex with a bit of air now.

3/4/2022 - burgbob wrote:

Very fine value for well made distinctive Napa cab

2/19/2022 - burgbob wrote:

My experience is similar to other recent tasters. The wine is clean and expressive. Complex bouquet that others describe better than I can. Mid palate is bit thin but finish persists well with some grainy tannins evident. Very interesting and enjoyable wine even if it doesn’t live up to Parker’s early assessment.

2/9/2022 - burgbob wrote:

As this wine opens it shows both a steeliness with some underlying minerality. A bit reminiscent of a mini Puligny.

1/25/2022 - burgbob wrote:

Fine grained tannins create a sense of elegance. The nose is developing some secondary aromas. Body is lighter than I would like with a lack of concentration in a somewhat thin acidic finish. Good wine but I’d like more at this price point.

1/8/2022 - burgbob wrote:

Fairly concentrated. Lots of tart cherry fruit with tannic overtones. Decent length. Not as elegant as someTurleys but I’m not pouring any out either!

12/31/2021 - burgbob wrote:

A good dose of fruit and some aggressive tannins similar to mountain cabs in Napa. Fairly good concentration and length. Good now and at least five years.

12/25/2021 - burgbob wrote:

A bit softer and sweeter than many Turley zins. Delicious of course but not my favorite.

12/11/2021 - burgbob wrote:

A lush and delicious Cabernet with an entry of sweet oak backed by fine tannins and a long finish. Enjoyable already but a few years should help this integrate its oak better.

11/26/2021 - burgbob wrote:

Very concentrated andd DD peppery with a wealth of fruit and structure. The complete package.

11/19/2021 - burgbob wrote:

Solid and holding its fruit well.

11/13/2021 - burgbob wrote:

Very nice cab after an hour or so of air.

11/5/2021 - burgbob wrote:

A bit of heat from alcohol which takes away from nuances of flavor. A nice big spicy zin but not my favorite Carlisle

10/2/2021 - burgbob wrote:

Already enjoyable and true to type. If you’ve had other Turley Juveniles you won’t be surprised or disappointed.

8/22/2021 - burgbob wrote:

Not quite as fresh tasting as some Juveniles. Seems maybe to be a bit low in acidity but maybe it just needs six months. Still a very good zin.

7/7/2021 - burgbob wrote:

Very Mersault-like. Fairly rich and forward, good length. Rounded and mature fruit with enough acid backing to carry it to an elegant finish.

6/10/2021 - burgbob wrote:

Full bodied cab lacking definition and needing time to absorb the obvious oak. Plenty of fruit there. Hoping a couple of years help.

5/17/2021 - burgbob wrote:

We detected some corkiness or otherwise off putting aroma in the nose. However, the wealth of fruit made it a still good drink with steak. Plenty of tannin so if there are uncorked bottles around they may drink well for quite a few years.

1/28/2021 - burgbob wrote:

Intense and multidimensional zin. What a great bottle and great vineyard.

12/4/2020 - burgbob wrote:

Maybe a bit young? Slightly stemmy note with daa as to fruits. Not quite in balance but perhaps six more months will help. Still delicious anyway.

11/24/2020 - burgbob wrote:

Very rich deep zin with good backbone. Seems to be at its best now.

11/7/2020 - burgbob wrote:

From 375. Very mature evolved flavors with less sweetness than when younger. An interesting old drink.

10/21/2020 - burgbob wrote:

Big and a bit one dimensional but concentrated and delicious. May improve with a few more years

9/29/2020 - burgbob wrote:

Rich and viscous with dark red fruit fairly soft and drinkable now.

9/9/2020 - burgbob wrote:

Very big and ripe but not overripe. Excellent zin with plenty of character. Ready to drink.

8/24/2020 - burgbob wrote:

Very tipe and concentrated fruit with a bit of overripeness. Good structure for its size but I agree it’s missing some of the acid zip that helps make this wine stand out.p

8/4/2020 - burgbob wrote:

Good acidity carries complex flavors reminiscent of Mersault. Seems ready to go now.

7/6/2020 - burgbob wrote:

I love the intensity and depth of this wine. One negative is the alcohol tends to be a bit obtrusive. I spent further age won’t help.

6/20/2020 - burgbob wrote:

One of my favorite Zinfandel vineyards. There’s a concentration and old vine intensity with berries minerals and a nice backbone.

5/9/2020 - burgbob wrote:

Very big and balanced zin with some minerals but starting to lose some definition. Very ready.

3/22/2020 - burgbob wrote:

Luscious upfront fruit with nuances of spice and oak. Resdy yo drink and fairly loose knit do I doubt aging will improve it. Good value at $15

3/17/2020 - burgbob wrote:

This wine was quite good though I hoped for more. Opened up during an hour decant with nicely balanced dark cherry fruit, spices and structure. It was missing that extra dimension of complexity found occasionally in fine burgundy. Still lovely poised and balanced.

12/15/2019 - burgbob wrote:

Nicely balanced burgundy with elements of earth and minerals backed by dark fruit and decent acidity. Probably will improve for a few years.

12/1/2019 - burgbob wrote:

Tannins more resolved with nicely integrated dark cherry fruit and good length.

11/28/2019 - burgbob wrote:

Fruit forward and ready to enjoy.

11/14/2019 - burgbob wrote:

A somewhat elegant but still big southern Rhône. Pretty ready to drink.

11/12/2019 - burgbob wrote:

This bottles bit disappointing,but still a very good zin lacking some of the coherence and elegance of other Juveniles.

11/6/2019 - burgbob wrote:

Full of minerals and more like a fuller bodied generic red Bourgogne than most Oregon Pinot.

11/5/2019 - burgbob wrote:

Interesting earthiness and subdued ripe red fruits alcohol is showing a bit in the finish.

10/29/2019 - burgbob wrote:

Lovely wine that can be very form when young, but this shows full and openfruit backed by good mineralogy to make this delicious. I don’t think it will improve further.

10/24/2019 - burgbob wrote:

This seems fairly mature now. Intense cherry lozenge fruit with good structure to carry it. The creaminess of the fruit seems like old vines. Almost reminiscent of a new world Cabernet in style and flavor profile.

10/4/2019 - burgbob wrote:

Such a consistent,big but elegant zin. Great bargain.

9/23/2019 - burgbob wrote:

Consistent with my previous tasting, plus an interesting note of anise in the finish.

6/7/2019 - burgbob wrote:

Full bodied fruity and very ready to drink. I doubt this will improve from here. Well made as usual.

5/29/2019 - burgbob wrote:

Leaner like a Napa zin with nice spice and concentration.

4/22/2019 - burgbob wrote:

With two hours in decanter this full bodied tannic wine shows good balance of fruit with tannins that very much have a rustic edge like classic Cornas. Fruit might start fading,since I don’t think the amount of air helped it.

4/8/2019 - burgbob wrote:

Deep plummy nose. Tons of size and concentration on the palate with pronounced mineral and chalk notes. Huge but balanced and while there is a hint of over ripeness, it is backed up by great acid structure for balance.

3/12/2019 - burgbob wrote:

A very concentrated red that is very terroir forward, not as common in California. Interesting notes of mint, herbs, underbrush with tannins that soften with a bit of air. Best with food, and worked well with a ribeye.

2/18/2019 - burgbob wrote:

Not great varietal character and not much sign of this being from Rutherford.Still, it drinks nicely and has good balance.

2/2/2019 - burgbob wrote:

Deeply concentrated dark cherry fruit with spice notes. Alcohol shows and it’s not as light on its feet as more traditional PN.