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2015 Turley Zinfandel Kirschenmann Vineyard

Zinfandel

  • USA
  • California
  • Central Valley
  • Lodi
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Community Tasting Notes 35

  • DnL Cellars Likes this wine: 92 points

    December 27, 2023 - This wine is very enjoyable if you approach it as a Pinot Noir and not a Zin. I understand that makes no sense but you'll have to trust me. It's drinking very well right now but with the cherry notes and elegance it is not a heavy typical Turley. Don't be disappointed that it's not a big Turley Zin, appreciate the fact that Turley made a killer Pinot using Zin grapes

  • DnL Cellars Likes this wine: 89 points

    April 20, 2023 - As others have said, not a typical Turley. Definitely some herbaceousness/green notes, nice nose, we don't see this getting better from here so we'll drink our last bottle within the year. Drinks a lot like a Pinot Noir, which is fine when you're expecting Pinot but maybe not so much when you want a Zin.

  • guitarguy Likes this wine: 91 points

    April 15, 2023 - I liked the lithe, smoke, zinberry. Lighter red, some pepper and a moderate length finish.

  • deetz Likes this wine: 94 points

    April 25, 2022 - This is not your typical Turley…drinks with a lot more elegance and nuance compared to the bold, opulence I have come to expect.

    Black cherry, cedar, pencil shavings, cinnamon, dried flowers/potpourri, slight herbaceous quality. Palate is bright, good acidity and gossamer tannins. The alcohol is there, but I served this around cellar temp and quickly forgot this was a high octane Zinfandel.

    I almost always enjoy Turley and there’s definitely a place in my cellar for some flashy, fruity, hedonistic bottles. But this was an unexpected surprise. Should hold well for at least another 3-4 years.

  • Bryan49 Does not like this wine: 87 points

    February 13, 2022 - Love most Turley's but not this. All the typical Turley traits until the finish - tart even a touch of a bitter aftertaste. Almost green herbal notes.

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  • By Antonio Galloni
    Napa Valley Trilogy: 2014, 2015 & 2016 (Dec 2016), 12/1/2016 (link)

    (Turley Zinfandel Kirschenmann Vineyard California) Subscribe to see review text.

Wine Definition

  • Vintage 2015
  • Type Red
  • Producer Turley
  • Varietal Zinfandel
  • Designation n/a
  • Vineyard Kirschenmann Vineyard
  • Country USA
  • Region California
  • SubRegion Central Valley
  • Appellation Lodi

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  • Pending Delivery 0 (0%)
  • In Cellars 271 (33%)
  • Consumed 555 (67%)

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