10/27/2019 - jthielen wrote:

This shows a lot of the typical Turley spice. It is showing perfectly now and is ready. I would not wait more than a year or two before drinking. Unfortunately this is my last bottle of the '14.

1/21/2015 - jthielen wrote:

Turley always seems to do very well with Pesenti. It is always one of my favorites. Loads of typical Turley spice with pepper and jam. Fruit up front with a very balanced finish. Not at all hot for a 16.3% wine. Unfortunately I only have 1 more bottle in the cellar.

5/21/2014 - jthielen wrote:

Wonderfully balanced. It is missing the Turley spice but it is a wonderful Zinfandel. The tannins and fruit are at levels that would appeal to other than Zin freaks. Simply elegant.

5/17/2014 - jthielen wrote:

Big smoky, jammy not flabby and loaded with red fruits. Loads of oak which can at times over power the fruit. Licorice and chocolate in the finish.

4/29/2014 - jthielen wrote:

Loads of red fruit but not thick & jammy. Notes of cherry and red raspberry. I expected some heat from a 15.5% wine but was pleasantly surprised. A very pleasant Zin.

3/9/2014 - jthielen wrote:

This is an old world wine with a new world attitude. I do not get an overly herbal taste that others have complained about. Had this with Chicken Cacciatore & pasta and it stood up very nicely. This was more like a Sangiovese from California than from Toscana. Very enjoyable, don't know that it was worth the price (near US $40)

2/21/2014 - jthielen wrote:

Great Cali-Rhone wine. Wonderful nose. Nice jammy forward with smokey black fruits and chocolate. Nicely complex. Unfortunately the last of the '06s.

2/5/2014 - jthielen wrote:

Luscious jammy wine. Loads of red and black fruit. Cherries and blackberries. Deep garnet color with not much nose. Typical Turley spice. My last bottle, bummer. A wonderful wine on a snowy night. Not much heat for 16.1% wine, but it does get your attention.

10/23/2013 - jthielen wrote:

This needs to open up a bit as it is very nondescript and thin for the first 1/2 hour or so. After it opens up it makes for a very pleasant wine. This wines becomes a bit more complex over time but never becomes a big wine. There is no confusing this wine with a Zinfandel. The style is very much as you would expect from a Provencal red table wine. This used to be one of the most widely planted grapes in the US but you rarely see Carignan anymore.

8/16/2013 - jthielen wrote:

This wine is currently ready. If you've got'em drink em. Not your typical Turley with loads of fruit and that typical Turley spice. This wine is not a good example of the varietal character I have come to expect from Zinfandel. That being said, this is a wonderful wine. More complex and full bodied, reminiscent of a big Rhone. Still has black fruits but also nice smoke and leather. Wonderful tannins.

3/6/2013 - jthielen wrote:

Very big wine. Gobs of black fruit but a bit too much heat. Typical Turley spice.

2/28/2013 - jthielen wrote:

Luscious wine. Great balance of black & red fruit and spice. It is nicely balanced without too much heat. Has the signature Turley spice. Thankfully I still have another bottle left. Drink your inventory over the next 24 months.

2/24/2013 - jthielen wrote:

Starts with black fruit and pepper. Needs to sit a bit after opening oe it seems a bit vegetal. After an hours rest it is nicely balanced, not overly fruity or hot. Finishes nicely with pepper and lingering blackberry.

2/7/2013 - jthielen wrote:

Luscious wine. Starts with black fruits and adds a bit of smoke and spice. Brian has out done himself on this one. Wonderful wine, unfortunately I only have one more bottle.

1/16/2013 - jthielen wrote:

Rather vegetal and herby. Still has a lot of varietal characteristics. I am missing the "Turley spice" that I have come to expect. It doesn't matter the producer, Lodi is not my favorite Zinfandel location.

11/16/2012 - jthielen wrote:

Big jammy Zin rounded out by the Syrah & Mourvedre but a bit more smoky and old wood than I remember. These tend to soften and round out the wine. Loads of Spice and Fruit and then it softens in the smoke. Very nice wine. This needs to be open for an hour before serving. This is why I buy LC wines.

10/5/2012 - jthielen wrote:

Simply the best Sauvigon Blanc from the New World. Each bottle gets better than the previous. Wonderful pear and pinapple with lemon and buttery honey. I cannot say enough good things about this wine.

9/2/2012 - jthielen wrote:

Very nice wine. A bit of heat that blows off quickly. Nice berry and cherry notes and some spice. Not a typical LC but not bad at all.

8/19/2012 - jthielen wrote:

Great fruit and wonderfully balanced. Zinfandel, Carigane & Sangiovese blending black fruits & spice. Havng with Cajun Hamburgers, wonderful. This wine is ready now.

7/23/2012 - jthielen wrote:

Chocolate & smoke. Deep brambly almost a dried fruit taste. Lots of black fuits and prunes with lots of time left in the bottle. This one could go another 15 years without an issue.

7/13/2012 - jthielen wrote:

Ultra smooth. Not as jammy as expected. A bit of black fruit with some light spice. This i how Paso should make a Rhone.

6/17/2012 - jthielen wrote:

Nice red fruit, pepper & spice with a hint of licorice. Very smooth and no more heat than you would expect from a 15.7% wine. This wine knocked my socks off but for the price it should have.

6/16/2012 - jthielen wrote:

Great Turley with that up front Turley spice. Nice cherry and red fruit notes. Not as hot or jammy as I expected. Lip smacking good.

6/16/2012 - jthielen wrote:

Great pear & pineapple with vanilla notes. Nice balance of citrus and milky honey. Thia is not a Loire Sauv Blanc. This is the best California has to offer.

5/30/2012 - jthielen wrote:

The best bottle of Marian's reserve I've had so far. Great black & blue fruits. No heat at all. A great Seghesio.

5/22/2012 - jthielen wrote:

Deep deep purple. A bit hot still and this is an '06 but after a few minutes open it opens up and the heat blows off. Very jammy and fruity, strong berry flavors with spice and earth notes.

4/8/2012 - jthielen wrote:

Rather jammy, smokey fruit. Not quite as big as other LC wines. After a bit of time the wine opens up and softens out. There was a bit of heat at first but that quickly vanished as the bottle sat open. Had this with a grilled lamb for Easter dinner.

3/17/2012 - jthielen wrote:

Nice tart red fruits and smoke. Good varietal characteristics showing, nice pepper notes and a good herbal quality. Not a Burgundian style Pinot.

1/14/2012 - jthielen wrote:

Wonderful fruit and very smooth and lush. This bottle is peaking now. Very nice LC wine, a very California big wine.

1/7/2012 - jthielen wrote:

Wonderful variatal Pinot Noir. Not overly jammy like many Cali Pinots. Great red fruits, smoke and cherry.

1/7/2012 - jthielen wrote:

Great wine. Had with roast pork and twas sublime. Great red & black fruits but a touch of smaoke.

1/6/2012 - jthielen wrote:

Greatly overpriced. Not extremely complex and a poor value for the price. Gloria is usually much better than this example.

12/24/2011 - jthielen wrote:

Nice well balanced Zin. Has the fruit and spice you expect froom a Turley. Nicely well rounded. Time to consume what is left in the cellar.

12/3/2011 - jthielen wrote:

Nice fruit but an over whelming vegetal taste that is not right. The fruit and smoky spice take over and all is not lost. Not up to par for LC.

11/28/2011 - jthielen wrote:

Overly jammy and sweet. A fruit bomb and not in a good way.

11/26/2011 - jthielen wrote:

Wonderful dark red color. Great red fruits and some oaky spice. Very nice and smooth with a lingering finish. This wine is not for the faint of heart.

11/1/2011 - jthielen wrote:

Nothing about this wine is good. Has a strong taste of metal and gasoline. Very unappealing.

10/15/2011 - jthielen wrote:

Wonderful fruit but not a typical Cali fruit bomb. Cherry and plum flavors with a touch of citrusy acid. Nicely balanced well made wine.

10/9/2011 - jthielen wrote:

Very tight. This needs some air time to blow off the tannins. This would stand up to a rich red sauce pasta very well. The tightness against the sugar of the tomatoes would be wonderful. I'm saving my last bottle another year or two.

9/28/2011 - jthielen wrote:

Great Zin blend. Loads of pepper and black & red fruit. A bit hot at first but that blew off in the first 15 minutes. This one was at about the perfect age. If you are still sitting on these now is the time.

9/4/2011 - jthielen wrote:

Nice cherry and red raspberry. Not as hot as previous bottles. Just a touch of pepper not like a typical Pinot but nice.

8/27/2011 - jthielen wrote:

Loads of black raspberry & cherry. A bit hot even for a 15.9% wine. The alcohol blows off after a bit. Pepper and vanilla. Had this for Hurricane Irene. 70% Zin and it shows, and that is a good thing. This needs a bit of air before consuming. Cheers Irene.

8/26/2011 - jthielen wrote:

Very heavy with red fruit at first. A bit hot for a 14.3% wine. After it was open a while there were nice notes of chococlate and the red fruits mellowed nicely.

6/7/2011 - jthielen wrote:

Nice one. Great black & blue fruits with a hint of spice and pepper. Not as much heat as I expected. Nicely balanced. A great Seghesio. This is an exceptional wine.

6/2/2011 - jthielen wrote:

No great, but nice with a simple meat based pasta. It's worth the $9 it cost.

5/7/2011 - jthielen wrote:

Wow this wine is fantastic. Quite possibly the best Sauv Blanc I've ever had. Lot's of pear and citrus. A very creamy wine with tropical vanilla tones.

4/29/2011 - jthielen wrote:

Red berries, cherry, wood and leather on the nose. Nice balance of fruit and pepper. Needs to sit a few minutes before tasting.

4/24/2011 - jthielen wrote:

Wonderfully rich and full of raspberries and blackberries. Nicely balanced with lots of spice & pepper. This is not a subtle wine. It screams for your attention. You will either hate it or love it. I love it.

4/18/2011 - jthielen wrote:

Big wine. Not very hot for a 16.5% wine. Wonderful Zin with loads of black fruits. Has the Turley spice that we look for.

4/2/2011 - jthielen wrote:

Great big black & red fruits at first. Nice following of spice ands a hint of pepper. Fruit forward with soft tannins.