12/24/2023 - oakfig wrote:

Fabulous bottle of wine.

8/28/2023 - oakfig wrote:

This wine went bad in the bottle. Vinegar.

8/5/2023 - oakfig wrote:

A solid wine. On the sweeter side for a Reisling but it didn’t disappoint. Perfect for this hot summer day!!! Prominent peach aroma and flavor. Saline was certainly present. Well done.

7/15/2023 - oakfig Likes this wine:

Solid taste right out the bottle and even better after an hour.

Flavors of Dark Cherries, ripe strawberries, mild tobacco, blackberries.

7/7/2023 - oakfig Likes this wine:

This was excellent. Dark cherries on the nose and taste. Smokey long finish. Perfect with steak
- fabulous.

5/31/2023 - oakfig wrote:

Gift given to Kurt organista

5/20/2023 - oakfig wrote:

Love this stuff!!!

4/2/2023 - oakfig wrote:

It was really good and held in the cellar very well.

Delicious medium plum flavors and smooth finish. What I’ve come to expect from Turley.

2/26/2023 - oakfig wrote:

Solid Cab. This is my go to when I want to give folks a really good Cab to drink.

Sting dark fruit flavors, very well balanced. Had it with a steak and it was and excellent pairing.

2/12/2023 - oakfig wrote:

Exactly what expected from consistent Caymus. Good stuff.

11/26/2022 - oakfig wrote:

Loved it.
Spanish Mashiago Cheese, Medeteriana Hummis. With the 1973 Gran Riserva Rioja. Gentle on the nose with Very light hints of watered down dark berry juice. Slight hint of barnyard smell. Taste of dark cherry, raisin, touch of strawberry- a brown clay finish. Medium finish. It was good. A ton of fun- and consistent with an older wine.

10/28/2022 - oakfig Likes this wine:

About a 1 1/2 hour decant before a medium rare prime rib !! Perfect.

It worked well because Tannnins were perfect for the meat. Fruit was there dark cherry, some vanilla but subtle Went seemlessly with the prime rib.

9/15/2022 - oakfig wrote:

Excellent all around wine for the price. Solid wine makers. Paired with Pizza (not too spicy) and it was excellent.

10/29/2021 - oakfig wrote:

Solid wine. 91 for sure. Long smooth finish.

5/13/2021 - oakfig Likes this wine:

Good quality.

5/10/2021 - oakfig Likes this wine:

excellent - fruit forward which is exactly what I was looking for.

5/6/2021 - oakfig Likes this wine:

solid wine-- smoother than I expected from a Syrah. Very pleasant.

5/4/2021 - oakfig Likes this wine:

Quality wine.

5/3/2021 - oakfig Likes this wine:

Solid Chard. Had it with veggie pizza. Fabulous. Solid 91.

4/9/2021 - oakfig Likes this wine:

Excellent quality and taste.

3/31/2021 - oakfig Likes this wine:

Solid

3/28/2021 - oakfig Likes this wine:

decant for at least an hour. after that--- sit back and enjoy

3/26/2021 - oakfig Likes this wine:

It hit the 89 points after 2 hours in decanter. Took the full 2 hours to get there. Initially very bitter.

3/18/2021 - oakfig Likes this wine:

This bottle was waaaayyyy better than I thought it would be.

Well integrated Nose: cherry, blueberry, and slight wet tobacco. the pallet matched the nose with a slight bit of white pepper. medium finish.

It was excellent.

3/5/2021 - oakfig wrote:

excellent wine - worth the money. decant for at least 40 minutes and it is wonderful.

3/4/2021 - oakfig wrote:

Decent wine. A bit vegetal on the palet, but could have been influenced by the food. Second glass was spoy on. Probably because of extra time to decant.

3/1/2021 - oakfig Likes this wine:

Absolutely solid wine at 13-15 dollars per bottle. very enjoyable.

2/22/2021 - oakfig wrote:

Excellent blend. Dark Cherries and dark fruits on the nose.

Flavors of cooked blueberries, black plum, vanilla, warm pie crust, RC Cola and wet tobacco. Love this wine.

2/20/2021 - oakfig Likes this wine:

Excellent value. Lots of fruit with some spice. More complexity than I expected. Value bottle for sure.

2/16/2021 - oakfig Likes this wine:

Excellent value for the strong flavors.

2/12/2021 - oakfig wrote:

Excellent Barolo. Complex nose and complex flavors. Excellent with a gourmet pizza.

2/5/2021 - oakfig wrote:

This wine has to breathe. But when it does, it delivers nice flavors one would expect, but this vintage doesn't knock your socks off.

Still delivera the silky fruit flavors.

2/2/2021 - oakfig Likes this wine:

Nose: cranberry, ripe strawberries, wet paper, hint of barnyard but pleasant, dried red flowers. Palate: cranberries dominated but not bad, white pepper, medium long finish. Right at the end there was slight bitterness. Overall - a solid 90. good wine.

2/2/2021 - oakfig Likes this wine:

Excellent Brunello. almost a 92 point.

It has excellent fruit on the nose and taste. Excellent finish

1/26/2021 - oakfig Does not like this wine:

Smelled and tasted of raisins - received it as a gift and probably not stored will prior to my receipt of the wine. Had a vinegar finish. hope all the bottles are not like that.

1/24/2021 - oakfig wrote:

Let it breathe for about 1 hour. Fruit was excellent after that.

1/23/2021 - oakfig wrote:

Very drinkable. Really opened up nicely after about two hours. Great value.

1/18/2021 - oakfig wrote:

Not bad-- Strong Vanilla on the nose for about 20 minutes after opening, almost couldn't smell anything else. Not surprised - knew it needed to breathe. It became vanilla with baked plums and blueberry, and a bit of sweetness of cherry hard candy. Smelled nice and inviting. Expected the nose to be put off a bit by the 14.5% alcohol - but wasn't at all.

Had tastes of dark cherries, dark cherry candy, with a bit of sweet tobacco tingle on the tongue.

Overall nice-- not totally sure it was worth the 28 bucks versus a solid wine from Paso at the same price point, but have a few more bottles so will be trying it a different times.

1/14/2021 - oakfig wrote:

Allow it to open up for 30 minutes. After that it's a very enjoyable wine with or without food.

1/13/2021 - oakfig wrote:

From Cliff' wife

1/2/2021 - oakfig Likes this wine:

solid 91, almost gave it a 92. The nose was very very nice- Dark Cherries, Vanilla, Cigar Tobacco, bit of cooked blueberry. There was a hint of green stem, but it all worked together very nicely.

Smooth tasting and easy drinking. Dark Cherries, Vanilla with a slight peppery flavor on the finish. Excellent. Medium length on the finish

12/24/2020 - oakfig wrote:

Solid 91.

Smooth drinking. After opened for 40 minutes developed clear cola notes. It was very pleasant to go with dark berry aromas. Expected a longer finish - it was 3-4 seconds long but of a light black pepper kick at the end of the finish.

Excellent wine.

12/19/2020 - oakfig wrote:

For 23 bucks, it was solid. Fruity with reasonable complexity. Well worth the price. Great value wine.

12/16/2020 - oakfig wrote:

Solid flavors. Great weekday bottle.

12/8/2020 - oakfig wrote:

This is a solid wine for 8-9 dollars. I will get more for sure.

12/2/2020 - oakfig wrote:

solid rose - excellent drinking

11/28/2020 - oakfig wrote:

Give this at least 45 min to open up. Good everyday wine for drinking. Nice fruit finish- have to let it fully open up though.

11/1/2020 - oakfig Likes this wine:

Excellent: Dark plums and cherries. slight rose smell with all spice. Dark plum and berry flavor. long finish with powdery white pepper flavor at the finish. excellent balance overall.

10/20/2020 - oakfig Likes this wine:

Had this with Oxtails. OMG is all I can say. It was a perfect pairing.

This is an excellent Syrah. Dark Cherries and Plums smell with tobacco. Smooth tastes of fruit, but strong black pepper flavors.

Would be fine to drink alone, but even better when complimenting Oxtails. A sloid 92 points.

10/7/2020 - oakfig wrote:

dark cherries, fall flowers, clove and cola smells.
Tastes of dark cherries, ripe blackberries, a bit of black pepper and cola.