Comments on my notes

Red

2017 Turley Zinfandel Old Vines California

11/8/2020 - Charlesaf3 wrote:

87 points

pretty blah. Grippy tannins, which still have quite a bit in them, but fruit is dead and flat. I wonder if I got a bad bottle/it was cooked in shipping.

Kiteman12 commented:

11/9/20, 8:17 AM - you may have opened it too soon if it was shipped via ups or fed-ex. i've had several bottles experience bottle shock for 1-3 weeks when getting the 'TLC' from UPS/FedEx transit. I recommend 3+ weeks of rest post-shipping to friends to let the wine calm down.

Hope the rest improves!

Comment (See all 2 comments)

Red

2017 Kosta Browne Pinot Noir Keefer Ranch Vineyard Russian River Valley

9/19/2020 - Sfflyer123 wrote:

88 points

This is a nice pinot, but definitely not worth the $128 price tag. The 2016 Kistler Russian River Pinot for $60 is actually a better wine and for 1/2 the price. I've had Kosta Browne Pinot and Chardonnays, and for the money, I have not been impressed. This wine is just okay. I would not want seconds. The acidity is high, complexity is low, the the fruit is medium. I would describe the wine as medium bodied with lots of acidity--almost sour. I almost feel that as I am drinking it, I am inducing a headache.

Kiteman12 commented:

9/22/20, 1:22 PM - Are you sure your bottle wasn't corked (although I'd be surprised if it was) or experiencing bottleshock? Keefer has been a gold-standard favorite of mine for a few years in a row, although admittedly, I have not opened a 2017 yet.

Although from the sound of it you may just not like KB wines in general, which is also totally fine and your opinion.

Comment (See all 2 comments)

Red

2017 Turley Zinfandel Heminway Vineyard Napa Valley

3/27/2020 - Winedog1 Likes this wine:

94 points

I have taken over 1,000 notes in CT, and I have never written anything like this. Usually I am very matter of fact. The 2017 Heminway was a rock star, and it started signing to me during the first sip. The bottle was one of the best Turleys that I have ever imbibed, and I have consumed easily over two hundred bottles. I picked up a lot of blueberry, and some subtle white pepper. The wine was balanced... just perfect. I actually would have guessed Syrah. Anyway, I am going to contact the winery to see if more is available.

Kiteman12 commented:

4/11/20, 3:47 PM - We had a similar feeling. Sometimes I have difficulty getting “approval” to try the huge variety of Turley’s. Tonight the statement was: “this is why”.

Delicious.

Comment

Kiteman12 commented:

Kiteman12 commented:

Kiteman12 commented:

Search

Report a Problem

(3 comments on 3 notes)

Kiteman12 commented:

Kiteman12 commented:

Kiteman12 commented:

Search

Report a Problem

Your report has been submitted!