Definitely a little over the hill. Fortunately my last bottle. Drinkable but not as good last bottle in 2021. Still cherries and green pepper but just a little closed.
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PnP. Nose shows wood shavings. Rustic cherry and raspberry with a pronounced tartness, fading into baking spice before a muddled finish of pronounced oak, dusty earth, and brighter red fruits over a peppery finale. I suspect this was nicer when it was younger. Drink up if you have any left.
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Very good zin, lots of pepper and cassis, in an earthy mouthful. Not as deep or complex as some other Turleys but that's a high bar that this compares well to.
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This is everything you’d want in a Zin. Jammy, spiced, piney and cedary, a ripe fruit basket. Hefty and balanced by delicious zesty fruit. Bodacious, outgoing, inviting. I drank this at dinner and again at breakfast with egg potato scramble with hot sauce
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Tastes of red fruits & spices. Drank 1/2 of the bottle on day 1. Put other half in fridge for two days and drank it on day 3. It kept well and tasted about the same as day 1.
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Last bottle of this vintage and another solid showing. Good weight, ruddy red complexion, very food friendly. Seemed like a good drinking window too, the fruit led and the tannins were silky.
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On the nose- Big dark fruits, dark cherries, blackberries, dark blueberries, plums, cassis, bramble berries, dark liqueur syrup, red raspberries, violets, black pepper, baking spices, oak, vanilla
On the palate- Big dark fruits and dark cherries, blackberries and dark blueberries, plums and cassis, bramble berries and dark liqueur, syrup and red raspberries, violets and black pepper, baking spices and oak with a hint of vanilla on the finish. The finish is big and rich but with nice structure. This wine is drinking unbelievable out of Magnum and with a 2+ house decant. This wine is drinking amazing now but could age another 10+ years easy with no problem at all
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Dipped back into the Old Vines pond. Wanted something feisty with homemade spaghetti and meatballs. Another good showing for this '15. Clean, cherry berry fruit. midweight, balanced palate with fruit persisting on the finish (it's Zin right). Crowd pleaser. In a good spot now.
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Love the Turleys. Usually aren't bargains as they charge high shipping and state sales tax. The old vines are a bargain. Three quarters of the way through a case of the '15 old vines. Very solid, a step below the single vineyards but enjoyable and "inexpensive".
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Surprenement tres beau pour un cepage que je n’affectionne pas particulierement normalement. Cerise, tomates sechees, herbes fraiches,( ressemblance italienne), belle concentration, finale moyenne. Texture presque collante, a bien accompagne le steak sur le bbq, presque pas de presence alcooleuse. J’ai trouve ca tres bon, agreablement surpris!
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Can't really say any Turley is a "value" wine, but this is remarkably solid and, while not being a single vineyard, is still pretty good and less expensive.
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A consistent performer that's always enjoyable alone or with a variety of foods. Mid-weight, slightly sweet brambly fruit but never thick, jammy, or hot. Nice clean finish. $25 well spent.
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Score bump for QPR points and yum factor. This was great right out of the gates in terms of approachability and flavor. Tipped towards a red fruit profile, with dusty tannins and smooth delivery. Classy side of Zin. Drank nicely night one, and held up overnight better than most Zins do. Credit the acidity? Look forward to remaining bottles.
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Definitely in a good place for current drinking, with crunchy red fruits, a little spice, a little dried herb, and moderate acidity. To me, it’s a more complete wine than the 2015 Juvenile.
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We agree that this is a great entry point wine into Turley style. That said, we think there are Zinfandels for the price point that are much more distinctive. We think it is going for “this tastes like a Zinfandel and is a clear expression of California Zin”, in which case we agree it achieves its goal.
Bien bon. Voir notes antérieures. Cette fois le fruit était plus "cuit" que mûr mais les tanins étaient plus intégrés, l'acidité toujours rafraîchissante et une toute légère pointe d'amertume donnait un équilibre agréable. Jusqu'à maintenant, le seul Zin américain que j'aime (sur peu d'essais toutefois). Sur des... et oui... ribs.
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Sage, orange zest aromas. Full-bodied midpalate Showing dark, briary fruit, hints of earthy spice, black Pepper notes. Finishes with a touch of sweetness and oak. Good. Not likely to evolve much further
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Solid Zin. Raspberry and pepper on the nose. Medium bodied, high toned with bright red fruits, and plenty of acidity. Short finish and bit one dimensional initially, finally opening after an hour to put on a bit of depth. Seems to be holding up quite well. Good value at $25 from the mailing list.
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2nd of three Turleys we opened for Super Bowl party. Not as vibrant as the others (see notes) yet still quite enjoyable. hard to go wrong with Turley when you want a good Zin
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The missus raved about it but I thought it on the lower half of the Turley line up. The alcohol is noticeable but not overpowering. To me, the fruit is just kind of there but I was corrected and told the fruit is ripe with fresh purple tones. Both agree the finish is long.
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Crimson in color. 15.5% ABV. Gorgeous nose of red and black fruits, anise, peach and pepper. Medium body with mouth watering acidity. Rich, sweet and perfectly balanced. Blackberry, raspberry liqueur and baking spices on the palate. Medium length on the finish. Perhaps this lacks the concentration of the best Turley vineyard designates but it is without question the best Old Vines I can recall. Drink over the next 1-2 years.
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Impression de sucrosité tellement le vin est rond. Tout de même équilibré par une légère sensation d'amer en finale. Fruit sur les prunes noires. Très bon, meilleur que d'autres millésimes du même vin. Note complémentaire à venir le lendemain.
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From magnum at Thanksgiving dinner. Suffers from the same out-of-balance acidity as many 2015 Turleys we’ve had. But that was a positive accompanying the heavier textures and flavors of the meal. Cranberries, dried apricots, unripe cherries and underlying tobacco. Not a good sipper; but worked with the meal. Drink now.
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PNP, explosive nose, not sure of what as I got too drunk to remember, this clocks in at a whooping 15.5% ABV...so I don’t remember much after the second pour. Minus that big drawback it was good with Bolognese! Drink now with a hangover for sure to come the next day..ugh
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This wine struggles at the outset with a dominating aroma of wet forest floor mold. Fortunately, the fruit traits set in after the initial front load of mold and loam on he palate. Red fruit flavors of cranberry, raspberry, pomegranate and red plum, as well as some black berry notes and hints of vanilla. Seemed to improve after a couple of hours breathing, but this “old vine” doesn’t deliver the characteristic old vine essence, lacking the briary, bramble essence characteristic in true old vine Zins. Overall, mediocre wine from a purportedly good Zin maker.
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Tart black currant and flavorful green plums with structured tannins. A great wine for food and a wonderful sipping wine for those who love mineral tannins on classic fruits.
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Once the sweaty armpits aroma subsides (not sure what’s going on with that), this is a lovely wine. Suffers from its vintage in that some of the ‘15s we’ve tasted from Turley are wired differently than usual — more acid and less body and texture. But nice plum, blackberry, blueberry and hillside brush on the palate. Spicy finish. Suggest drinking now.
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18 months in the cellar has made a difference in this very nice Zin. Beautiful floral nose...moderate sweetness....smooth finish and very well balanced tannins.
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Tout à fait comparable au 2012. Bien équilibré. Baies rouges et noires bien mûres, poudre de cacao et un peu d'épices à tarte. Belle acidité qui tient le tout et permet de masquer la sucrosité et l'alcool. Dans mon cas, il faut toujours soigneusement choisir l'accord et servir frais. Cette fois: ribs BBQ.
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Nothing special here and one of the weaker efforts in the generally excellent turley zin family. Ordinary/ok and not unreasonable QPR/ just a disappointment by usual turley standards
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(Wine Tasting Club) Ruby color with slow legs and no sediment. Aromas of plum, spice, and bark, adding black and blueberry on the tongue. Medium bodied with a silky texture. Medium acidity and finish.
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I am not a fan of Zinfandel in general. And then I really liked this bottle, definitely more than the previous one. It was quite delicious, the fruit was more muted than a typical Zinfandel, the wine was balanced, with nice texture and finish.
A strong buy again, look for a good price.
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Last of a really good thing. It tasted fine even after a two day hiatus. Nice red fruits and good acidity. It should hold up quite well for several more years.
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2015 Turley horizontal, 10 Zins and a White Coat. All except the White Coat were double decanted, about an hour in the decanter, then back into the bottle. This was tasted last, and as usual, Old Vines punches above its weight. As good as Hayne and Ueberroth are, this one is $25, and is really good. It doesn’t have the signature characteristics of some of the single vineyards, but sometimes, those who have been on the mailing list for a while think it is one of the best. One could sip it, or pair it, without any regrets.
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The last couple of wine's that I have had from Turley (including this one) have been too fruit forward, which is not my favorite type of wine. With that being said, it's a great bargain if you like a wine with a lot of fruit.
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Ok...so it is California Zinfandel, and sports 15.5 abv. This noted, this is the type of Zinfandel to drink, on account of its substance, and, believe it or not, balance. It features compelling raspberry fruit, sarsaparilla, and fine mineral expansiveness. It will hold for several years, but there is no reason not to enjoy it now.
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A Zin that starts out like a Pinot. Medium to light body and opacity. Aromas of cellar, wet limestone and saline. The palate has red cherries and finishes with succulent jammyness.
Second night had a glass after a Cab and this had a more sweet finish, cherry lollipop flavor.
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Bright cherry berry fruit on nose and palate. Medium red in color, medium body and complexity. Clearly has improved and gained balance over the last 15-18 months. Pleasant wine to enjoy.
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Tasted blind. Med ruby, med+ tearing. Med intensity, ripe black cherry, blackberry, violets, black pepper, rosemary, grilled meat, leather. Dry, med+ acid, med tannin, med+ alcohol. Med complexity, med+ finish.
ABV 15.5, but does not feel hot. Well-made wine.
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By the glass at the BA lounge NYC. Not sure how long this has been opened. Dark fruited nose, points to and delivers a sweet and ripe palate, a bit too sweet, dark frutis, spice and just a bit too juicy. Not for our palate. 84 and feel a bit pushed.
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This wine is tasting so good right now. Did not decant, but poured into large bowl glasses and let rest for a while. Outstanding quality for this entry level wine. Rich and beautiful deep and dark red fruit flavors about without a hint of any impurities. Great mouthfeel also.
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Overall a good zin, but there’s a hint of Brett on the nose that manifests itself as sweaty saddle leather. Didn’t get that in other bottles, so probably just a one-off.
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I should lie and tell everyone what a terrible wine this is. It isn't of course, but I thought it might keep a few more bottles available for us. This is a terrific buy from Turley. It's flavorful, featuring deep red fruit flavors, and a bit zesty, showing its generic characteristics. Excellent mouthfeel and aftertaste. Nice deep reddish-purple color. No decanting necessary.
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Short trip to Paso Robles (Booker/Turley): Small tasting pour. Very ripe fruit, raisiny, alcoholic nose. Palate overripe dark red fruit, alcohol and slightly greenish palate. Rather hollow, light wine. I hardly have any experience with Zinfandel wines but this was neither very enjoyable or memorable.
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Rich and porty, with an almost syrup-like density. Masses of confected cherry and plum, some nice liquorice and spice. There is character trying to show through, but it's such a burly beast with a hot edge on the finish, the personality is constantly being snuffed out.
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Crimson in color. 15.5% ABV. Brambly nose of red and black fruits, plums and licorice. Medium body with mouth watering acidity. Rich, lush and delicious. Cherries, salmonberries and pepper on the palate. Exceptional length on the finish. I've seen conflicting reports on this wine. All I can say is this is outstanding and an absolute steal at $25. Drink over the next 2-3 years.
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Another vintage, another killer bottle of Turley Old Vines. I honestly think the quality of these keeps improving every year. Explosive brambly nose and higher toned raspberries, cinnamon, and pepper on the palate. Medium ++ bodied with plenty of acidity (more then previous years I feel like), and a nice complex midpalate. No heat, but a slightly clipped finish is my only slight 'complaint'......but that's really nitpicking as this was damn tasty. Excellent wine and really strong value.
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Minty nose with thai basil and cinnamon. Plums, cherry, red currants on the palate, moving into strawberry and vanilla on the finish. Great everyday wine but probably not a long keeper.
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Another bottle for me, but this time not poured through an aerator. My tasting notes are consistent with my earlier notes. Pleasantly complimented a grilled steak dinner.
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Red fruit on entry—more towards dried fruit than ripe, fresh fruit. However, not sweet-amplified, like you might expect. So, are you with me here? More savoriness than I would expect from a Zin. Not terribly full-bodied, but, certainly, not wimpy. Observable tannin and acid, but not over the top in either case. Good, easy to enjoy wine.
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60m decant. Everything that you'd expect and want from a California old-vine Zinfandel. Early on bright fruit dominated with just the smoothest of peppery zings, later evolved into more licorice and cherry. I could drink cases of this without ever tiring of it. I understand why others want to lay this down for a bit but I like this one now with a decant.
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Another fabulous cuvee from Larry and the crew. Just discovered in my cellar that I had a case of this wine that I had never opened. A cork in one of the bottles quickly popped out to my delight. Great nose of fruit and spice. Then served with about 15 minutes of air time at 60 degrees or so through an aerator into two Riedel glasses (one for zinfandels, the other for cabs). It was not to disappoint. Smooth well balanced juices of licorice, cherry, and vanilla, to name a few, with well timed and placed hints of white pepper and other equally hedonistic Turley spices. Nice long aftertaste. Aaah.
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I bought 18 bottles from Turley and I am scrambling to buy more. This wine has a slight sweetness that I love in zinfandels. Drink it now! On the light side but still plenty of luscious, red cherry fruit.
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Really tight right now. Red hot and juicy. Blackberry , plum, and dark cherries. Smoke and white pepper in th back. Needs time to bring out more interesting notes that are completely buried right now. Had without food but I anticipate it would pair well with heavier pork and chicken dishes with a sage or rosemary.
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Deep red color with a rose petal ring. Big nose of raspberry. Initial hints of vanilla and tobacco followed up by big flavors of black cherry and blackberry. Earthy tones to it as well. Medium spice to it. Slightly acidic. Excellent wine.
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I really enjoyed both bottles of this wine; purchased and drank rather recently. Just a good bottle of balanced juice. Impressive in its restraint but with enough of the Zin character there to make you remember that you’re drinking “California’s Varietal”.
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From magnum, served at Thanksgiving dinner. A beautiful expression of Zinfandel, and drinking incredibly well right now. Spicy black-fruit nose and some nice heft and zing on the palate; delightful with the turkey and sides. A shorter finish than most. But a well put together, integrated offering. Probably D’s best Thanksgiving meal yet. (����= Worth Seeking Out)
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Tasted (non-blind) against Ridge Geyserville, and though the Ridge may be better 10 years from now, tonight the Turley was preferred. Red fruits dominate, and high alcohol very well integrated.
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Opened one of these for Thanksgiving dinner. Popped it 3 hours before dinner to allow for slow oxidation. Excellent red fruit notes of tart cherries, cranberry, and raspberry with some subtle herbal notes. High alcohol but well-integrated. Tannins smooth, medium finish. Looking forward to seeing how this one evolves over time.
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Pop and poured. Bright red/pink that is medium in color. Tart cherry and raspberry on palate and seemed really young. I think that it should be left for another year to check it evolution.
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60m decant. Raspberry, cherry, tart and lots of high notes, smooth zing on the finish. Evolved over time, by end of evening was deeper cherry and raisin.
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20 min decant. Blackberry, green pepper and a bit of anise to the nose. Smells HOT! Looks thin on the pour. But is a thick hot mess on the tongue. Black fruit and pepper with a lit of fairly unstructured young tannin notes. Blends to vanilla, white pepper with an almost brandy finish. Had to try this early and it is really good now but this needs to sit down for a bit to blend its way out to its best.
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Vines anywhere from 41-129 years old. Ripe blueberries and blackberries at first. Really started to show well after 2 hrs decanting. Fruit subsided, heat blew off and structure came out. Last sip had a nice peppery note to it wishing I had another. Lay down for a bit for it to all come together.
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PNP. Consumed over two hours. Well balanced. Not too tannic. Slightly sweet. Spicy Zin. Solid QPR Zin. Could enjoy this every day. It's young but early thought is 91-92 range. Very enjoyable!
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1/5/2024 - Lawrence7661 wrote: 85 Points
Definitely a little over the hill. Fortunately my last bottle. Drinkable but not as good last bottle in 2021. Still cherries and green pepper but just a little closed.
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6/28/2023 - Thomas B Likes this wine: 90 Points
Fruit still very much alive in this bottle. Dry finish, a little short on the finish would be my biggest criticism.
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2/16/2023 - VAGenius wrote: 88 Points
PnP. Nose shows wood shavings. Rustic cherry and raspberry with a pronounced tartness, fading into baking spice before a muddled finish of pronounced oak, dusty earth, and brighter red fruits over a peppery finale. I suspect this was nicer when it was younger. Drink up if you have any left.
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2/1/2023 - levinml wrote: 91 Points
One of the great values in wine. Drinks like a nice claret with good balance and flavors. Perfect week night sipper.
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1/5/2023 - mmiller94 wrote:
Unfortunately a bit over the hill, but still showing deep plummy fruit.
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5/21/2022 - Thomas B wrote: 89 Points
Split decision. First Night this was pleasant but 24 hrs later this was starting to feel like it had passed.
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5/4/2022 - levinml wrote: 92 Points
Best value in all winedom. Great flavor, easy drinking, $25. How can you go wrong?
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2/4/2022 - btwine Likes this wine: 93 Points
Very good zin, lots of pepper and cassis, in an earthy mouthful. Not as deep or complex as some other Turleys but that's a high bar that this compares well to.
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12/26/2021 - Ellenkf Likes this wine: 93 Points
This is everything you’d want in a Zin. Jammy, spiced, piney and cedary, a ripe fruit basket. Hefty and balanced by delicious zesty fruit. Bodacious, outgoing, inviting. I drank this at dinner and again at breakfast with egg potato scramble with hot sauce
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11/28/2021 - bbcc66 Likes this wine: 89 Points
Tastes of red fruits & spices. Drank 1/2 of the bottle on day 1. Put other half in fridge for two days and drank it on day 3. It kept well and tasted about the same as day 1.
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9/24/2021 - btock Likes this wine: 90 Points
Last bottle of this vintage and another solid showing. Good weight, ruddy red complexion, very food friendly. Seemed like a good drinking window too, the fruit led and the tannins were silky.
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8/8/2021 - bluepeter2020@outlook.com Likes this wine: 89 Points
Very enjoyable Zin. Great aroma and palette. Med to full body and complexity. Surprisingly short to medium finish.
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7/1/2021 - yatchisin Likes this wine: 91 Points
Still drinking deliciously--big red fruit, from blackberry to plum, strong core holding it all together, some leather and cassis notes.
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5/27/2021 - Ceo wrote: 93 Points
Still great
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4/17/2021 - WineGeek1989 Likes this wine: 94 Points
On the nose- Big dark fruits, dark cherries, blackberries, dark blueberries, plums, cassis, bramble berries, dark liqueur syrup, red raspberries, violets, black pepper, baking spices, oak, vanilla
On the palate- Big dark fruits and dark cherries, blackberries and dark blueberries, plums and cassis, bramble berries and dark liqueur, syrup and red raspberries, violets and black pepper, baking spices and oak with a hint of vanilla on the finish. The finish is big and rich but with nice structure. This wine is drinking unbelievable out of Magnum and with a 2+ house decant. This wine is drinking amazing now but could age another 10+ years easy with no problem at all
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3/28/2021 - eagle4443 Likes this wine: 91 Points
Delicious as usual! Still have a lot of fruits in it, pop n poor and it was better at the beginning, cheers!
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2/28/2021 - btock Likes this wine: 92 Points
Dipped back into the Old Vines pond. Wanted something feisty with homemade spaghetti and meatballs. Another good showing for this '15. Clean, cherry berry fruit. midweight, balanced palate with fruit persisting on the finish (it's Zin right). Crowd pleaser. In a good spot now.
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1/31/2021 - ogres3 Likes this wine: 91 Points
Love the Turleys. Usually aren't bargains as they charge high shipping and state sales tax. The old vines are a bargain. Three quarters of the way through a case of the '15 old vines. Very solid, a step below the single vineyards but enjoyable and "inexpensive".
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1/26/2021 - keskenazi Likes this wine: 91 Points
Drinking great now.
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1/18/2021 - jacks099 wrote: 90 Points
Decanted for an hour before pairing with steak. Nose was not as explosive as expected but pallets was intense with notes of dark fruits and jam.
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12/31/2020 - ogres3 Likes this wine: 91 Points
Same as prior notes
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12/11/2020 - benjamin96 Likes this wine: 91 Points
Surprenement tres beau pour un cepage que je n’affectionne pas particulierement normalement.
Cerise, tomates sechees, herbes fraiches,( ressemblance italienne), belle concentration, finale moyenne. Texture presque collante, a bien accompagne le steak sur le bbq, presque pas de presence alcooleuse.
J’ai trouve ca tres bon, agreablement surpris!
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12/8/2020 - ogres3 Likes this wine: 90 Points
Very solid, most of the way through a case.
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12/5/2020 - ogres3 Likes this wine: 91 Points
Can't really say any Turley is a "value" wine, but this is remarkably solid and, while not being a single vineyard, is still pretty good and less expensive.
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11/29/2020 - oaxaca90049 wrote: 90 Points
Wonderful wine. Lovely fruit and balance. An amazing value.
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11/18/2020 - morrowineguy wrote: 90 Points
tons of fruit would last for a few more years
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11/18/2020 - ogres3 Likes this wine: 91 Points
Very strong effort for a blend.
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10/22/2020 - EMTAME wrote: 90 Points
A consistent performer that's always enjoyable alone or with a variety of foods. Mid-weight, slightly sweet brambly fruit but never thick, jammy, or hot. Nice clean finish. $25 well spent.
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9/18/2020 - MillerRoad Likes this wine:
Still lots of fruit
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8/30/2020 - btock Likes this wine: 93 Points
Score bump for QPR points and yum factor. This was great right out of the gates in terms of approachability and flavor. Tipped towards a red fruit profile, with dusty tannins and smooth delivery. Classy side of Zin. Drank nicely night one, and held up overnight better than most Zins do. Credit the acidity? Look forward to remaining bottles.
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8/21/2020 - EMTAME wrote: 90 Points
Solid Zin for $25. An annual purchase for us.
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7/1/2020 - EMTAME wrote: 90 Points
Definitely in a good place for current drinking, with crunchy red fruits, a little spice, a little dried herb, and moderate acidity. To me, it’s a more complete wine than the 2015 Juvenile.
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6/13/2020 - sbern Likes this wine: 91 Points
Smooth, delicious, drinking super well at this point. Totally enjoyable.
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6/9/2020 - ocfriday Likes this wine: 89 Points
Wonderful classic old vine - Turley style. Lots of great fruit and long finish. Drinking very well.
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5/19/2020 - VoVo Likes this wine: 90 Points
We agree that this is a great entry point wine into Turley style. That said, we think there are Zinfandels for the price point that are much more distinctive. We think it is going for “this tastes like a Zinfandel and is a clear expression of California Zin”, in which case we agree it achieves its goal.
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5/10/2020 - Fred Boucher wrote: 92 Points
Hum! Burger
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5/7/2020 - djpo wrote: 88 Points
A bit disjointed but many of the classic Turley flavors showed up. Drink soon.
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4/4/2020 - philmtl Likes this wine:
Bien bon. Voir notes antérieures. Cette fois le fruit était plus "cuit" que mûr mais les tanins étaient plus intégrés, l'acidité toujours rafraîchissante et une toute légère pointe d'amertume donnait un équilibre agréable. Jusqu'à maintenant, le seul Zin américain que j'aime (sur peu d'essais toutefois). Sur des... et oui... ribs.
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4/3/2020 - 6831 wrote: 89 Points
Sage, orange zest aromas. Full-bodied midpalate
Showing dark, briary fruit, hints of earthy spice, black
Pepper notes. Finishes with a touch of sweetness and oak.
Good. Not likely to evolve much further
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3/25/2020 - brianakrin wrote: 92 Points
Big, dark, rich, sweet but has enough acid for balance. A very nice New World guilty pleasure ...Shhh
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3/21/2020 - ogres3 Likes this wine: 90 Points
Same as prior notes. Solid.
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2/28/2020 - ogres3 wrote: 91 Points
Drank in San Diego. Consistently solid but not memorable.
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2/19/2020 - GRGardner Likes this wine: 85 Points
Good everyday zinf.
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2/19/2020 - ogres3 Likes this wine: 90 Points
Solid. Typical Turley. Less complex than their single vineyards.
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2/15/2020 - bergkamp10 Likes this wine: 89 Points
Solid Zin. Raspberry and pepper on the nose. Medium bodied, high toned with bright red fruits, and plenty of acidity. Short finish and bit one dimensional initially, finally opening after an hour to put on a bit of depth. Seems to be holding up quite well. Good value at $25 from the mailing list.
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2/15/2020 - ogres3 Likes this wine: 91 Points
Very solid Turley. Could almost make an argument to buy the old vines and not spend the extra $ for the vineyard specific Turleys. But I don't.
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2/3/2020 - MDRwinos wrote: 88 Points
2nd of three Turleys we opened for Super Bowl party. Not as vibrant as the others (see notes) yet still quite enjoyable. hard to go wrong with Turley when you want a good Zin
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2/3/2020 - ogres3 Likes this wine: 91 Points
The missus raved about it but I thought it on the lower half of the Turley line up. The alcohol is noticeable but not overpowering. To me, the fruit is just kind of there but I was corrected and told the fruit is ripe with fresh purple tones. Both agree the finish is long.
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1/28/2020 - tomlee wrote: 92 Points
Crimson in color. 15.5% ABV. Gorgeous nose of red and black fruits, anise, peach and pepper. Medium body with mouth watering acidity. Rich, sweet and perfectly balanced. Blackberry, raspberry liqueur and baking spices on the palate. Medium length on the finish. Perhaps this lacks the concentration of the best Turley vineyard designates but it is without question the best Old Vines I can recall. Drink over the next 1-2 years.
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1/11/2020 - Hockeylvr2 Likes this wine:
Full body, crowd pleaser and just a game pleaser
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12/25/2019 - bbcc66 Likes this wine: 89 Points
Tastes of red fruits & spices.
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12/17/2019 - djpo wrote: 93 Points
Delicious, classic Turley flavors.
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12/14/2019 - Vince_chip Likes this wine: 94 Points
Impression de sucrosité tellement le vin est rond. Tout de même équilibré par une légère sensation d'amer en finale. Fruit sur les prunes noires. Très bon, meilleur que d'autres millésimes du même vin. Note complémentaire à venir le lendemain.
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11/28/2019 - markcic Likes this wine: 90 Points
A really nice zinfandel. Dark fruit on the nose. The palate was dark cherry, plum and baking spices. A moderate finish. Our group drank two bottles.
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11/28/2019 - jonahfactor Likes this wine:
From magnum at Thanksgiving dinner. Suffers from the same out-of-balance acidity as many 2015 Turleys we’ve had. But that was a positive accompanying the heavier textures and flavors of the meal. Cranberries, dried apricots, unripe cherries and underlying tobacco. Not a good sipper; but worked with the meal. Drink now.
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11/26/2019 - philmtl Likes this wine:
Toujours frais. Toujours sur des ribs.
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11/11/2019 - Dmiller3 wrote: 87 Points
Solid but not fabulous
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11/11/2019 - wino121 wrote: 90 Points
PNP, explosive nose, not sure of what as I got too drunk to remember, this clocks in at
a whooping 15.5% ABV...so I don’t remember much after the second pour.
Minus that big drawback it was good with Bolognese!
Drink now with a hangover for sure to come the next day..ugh
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10/14/2019 - Pjherring wrote: 83 Points
This wine struggles at the outset with a dominating aroma of wet forest floor mold. Fortunately, the fruit traits set in after the initial front load of mold and loam on he palate. Red fruit flavors of cranberry, raspberry, pomegranate and red plum, as well as some black berry notes and hints of vanilla. Seemed to improve after a couple of hours breathing, but this “old vine” doesn’t deliver the characteristic old vine essence, lacking the briary, bramble essence characteristic in true old vine Zins. Overall, mediocre wine from a purportedly good Zin maker.
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10/13/2019 - mk42 Likes this wine: 90 Points
Tart black currant and flavorful green plums with structured tannins. A great wine for food and a wonderful sipping wine for those who love mineral tannins on classic fruits.
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10/6/2019 - jonahfactor Likes this wine:
Once the sweaty armpits aroma subsides (not sure what’s going on with that), this is a lovely wine. Suffers from its vintage in that some of the ‘15s we’ve tasted from Turley are wired differently than usual — more acid and less body and texture. But nice plum, blackberry, blueberry and hillside brush on the palate. Spicy finish. Suggest drinking now.
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10/2/2019 - mnh wrote: 90 Points
Great value
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9/2/2019 - EMTAME wrote: 90 Points
Seemed a little flat on day one but, after recorking and leaving on the counter, was noticeably more enjoyable on day two.
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8/25/2019 - StraightnoChaser Likes this wine: 88 Points
Drank well with tri-tip but still a bit brambly.
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7/24/2019 - CharleneK Likes this wine: 91 Points
Very little tannin now, good acidity and fruit with very little sweetness. Nice and loose. I would not hold a long time on this one
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6/20/2019 - ravbik wrote: 93 Points
Full bodied acidic but well balanced ripe Zinfandel. Brambly red fruit. Mild vanilla and oak
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6/8/2019 - Winowhyno Likes this wine: 90 Points
18 months in the cellar has made a difference in this very nice Zin. Beautiful floral nose...moderate sweetness....smooth finish and very well balanced tannins.
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5/17/2019 - philmtl Likes this wine:
Tout à fait comparable au 2012. Bien équilibré. Baies rouges et noires bien mûres, poudre de cacao et un peu d'épices à tarte. Belle acidité qui tient le tout et permet de masquer la sucrosité et l'alcool. Dans mon cas, il faut toujours soigneusement choisir l'accord et servir frais. Cette fois: ribs BBQ.
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5/17/2019 - bobthebuilder Likes this wine: 91 Points
Good zin with NY strip
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3/30/2019 - Twinkles wrote: 89 Points
Very round, opulent. On day 2, really highlighted its high sugar content. Felt port-like.
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3/27/2019 - Tylerk wrote: 88 Points
Nothing special here and one of the weaker efforts in the generally excellent turley zin family. Ordinary/ok and not unreasonable QPR/ just a disappointment by usual turley standards
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3/8/2019 - AlphaMikeFoxtrot wrote: 87 Points
Big and jammy. If you like this style, the 15s are nice! Will improve with a couple years on it.
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2/26/2019 - tburritt Likes this wine: 90 Points
(Wine Tasting Club) Ruby color with slow legs and no sediment. Aromas of plum, spice, and bark, adding black and blueberry on the tongue. Medium bodied with a silky texture. Medium acidity and finish.
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2/20/2019 - HousePour wrote: 92 Points
Saturated red berries and pepper. Delicious.
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2/12/2019 - Giacomo Likes this wine:
3.75/5
I am not a fan of Zinfandel in general. And then I really liked this bottle, definitely more than the previous one. It was quite delicious, the fruit was more muted than a typical Zinfandel, the wine was balanced, with nice texture and finish.
A strong buy again, look for a good price.
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2/9/2019 - lvjohn Likes this wine: 92 Points
Last of a really good thing. It tasted fine even after a two day hiatus. Nice red fruits and good acidity. It should hold up quite well for several more years.
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1/25/2019 - Tony Poli Likes this wine: 91 Points
2015 Turley horizontal, 10 Zins and a White Coat. All except the White Coat were double decanted, about an hour in the decanter, then back into the bottle. This was tasted last, and as usual, Old Vines punches above its weight. As good as Hayne and Ueberroth are, this one is $25, and is really good. It doesn’t have the signature characteristics of some of the single vineyards, but sometimes, those who have been on the mailing list for a while think it is one of the best. One could sip it, or pair it, without any regrets.
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1/17/2019 - EMTAME wrote: 90 Points
Definitely leans to the sweet side, but still retains some freshness and avoids being jammy. Enjoyed it best on its own, before dinner.
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1/13/2019 - alimack wrote: 88 Points
The last couple of wine's that I have had from Turley (including this one) have been too fruit forward, which is not my favorite type of wine. With that being said, it's a great bargain if you like a wine with a lot of fruit.
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1/2/2019 - Motz wrote: 91 Points
Ok...so it is California Zinfandel, and sports 15.5 abv. This noted, this is the type of Zinfandel to drink, on account of its substance, and, believe it or not, balance. It features compelling raspberry fruit, sarsaparilla, and fine mineral expansiveness. It will hold for several years, but there is no reason not to enjoy it now.
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12/29/2018 - DrBad Likes this wine: 90 Points
A Zin that starts out like a Pinot. Medium to light body and opacity. Aromas of cellar, wet limestone and saline. The palate has red cherries and finishes with succulent jammyness.
Second night had a glass after a Cab and this had a more sweet finish, cherry lollipop flavor.
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12/25/2018 - sma Likes this wine: 90 Points
Bright cherry berry fruit on nose and palate. Medium red in color, medium body and complexity. Clearly has improved and gained balance over the last 15-18 months. Pleasant wine to enjoy.
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12/25/2018 - DSR wrote: 87 Points
Tasted blind. Med ruby, med+ tearing. Med intensity, ripe black cherry, blackberry, violets, black pepper, rosemary, grilled meat, leather. Dry, med+ acid, med tannin, med+ alcohol. Med complexity, med+ finish.
ABV 15.5, but does not feel hot. Well-made wine.
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12/11/2018 - Papies wrote: 84 Points
By the glass at the BA lounge NYC. Not sure how long this has been opened.
Dark fruited nose, points to and delivers a sweet and ripe palate, a bit too sweet, dark frutis, spice and just a bit too juicy. Not for our palate. 84 and feel a bit pushed.
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11/30/2018 - lvjohn Likes this wine: 92 Points
This wine is tasting so good right now. Did not decant, but poured into large bowl glasses and let rest for a while. Outstanding quality for this entry level wine. Rich and beautiful deep and dark red fruit flavors about without a hint of any impurities. Great mouthfeel also.
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11/10/2018 - NSuri wrote: 91 Points
Nice (as usual). However, compared it with another Zin from Dry Creek Valley and the Turley seemed to lack a bit of body...
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10/21/2018 - MrOctoberfest Likes this wine:
Overall a good zin, but there’s a hint of Brett on the nose that manifests itself as sweaty saddle leather. Didn’t get that in other bottles, so probably just a one-off.
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10/13/2018 - Dnacabernet Likes this wine: 90 Points
Drinking nicely - solid red fruit, little spice, leather. Good QPR.
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10/3/2018 - JHuseby1 Likes this wine: 90 Points
Similar to the 2014, this is a classic Turley zin. Blackberry and spice. It is drinking well now, but will improve over the next couple years.
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10/2/2018 - maxima wrote: flawed
Bouchonnée ou déviante, pas clean!
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9/26/2018 - lvjohn Likes this wine: 92 Points
I should lie and tell everyone what a terrible wine this is. It isn't of course, but I thought it might keep a few more bottles available for us. This is a terrific buy from Turley. It's flavorful, featuring deep red fruit flavors, and a bit zesty, showing its generic characteristics. Excellent mouthfeel and aftertaste. Nice deep reddish-purple color. No decanting necessary.
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8/9/2018 - cubswinws Likes this wine: 91 Points
Light and fruity and perfect foil for Chinese food.
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7/31/2018 - Sbaskin Likes this wine: 90 Points
Strong dark fruit like blackberry. Jam like mouth feel. Very clean. Will buy again.
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7/28/2018 - mischwine wrote: 92 Points
consistently AWESOME!!!
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7/5/2018 - JHalvorson Likes this wine: 90 Points
A little thinner and fruitier than most of the Turly offerings.
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7/5/2018 - brentb Likes this wine: 93 Points
Delicious with a whole smoked ribeye. Good fruit, moderate tannins, alcohol not overpowering.
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6/29/2018 - akeenan wrote: 87 Points
Decent. Not great. A little thin. For a zin not too much heat which was nice
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6/27/2018 - Cailles wrote: 79 Points
Short trip to Paso Robles (Booker/Turley): Small tasting pour. Very ripe fruit, raisiny, alcoholic nose. Palate overripe dark red fruit, alcohol and slightly greenish palate. Rather hollow, light wine. I hardly have any experience with Zinfandel wines but this was neither very enjoyable or memorable.
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6/20/2018 - cubswinws Likes this wine: 89 Points
Nice wine but fairly straightforward at present. Not sure if this will gain weight or complexity over time.
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6/12/2018 - alimack Likes this wine: 90 Points
Not my favorite vintage. It's drinking nicely now. I would drink sooner rather than later.
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6/7/2018 - Matt T wrote: 90 Points
Consistent with last bottle. A really excellent, well balanced old vines that is ready to go now or can be held.
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6/2/2018 - depechemoroder wrote: 88 Points
Rich and porty, with an almost syrup-like density. Masses of confected cherry and plum, some nice liquorice and spice. There is character trying to show through, but it's such a burly beast with a hot edge on the finish, the personality is constantly being snuffed out.
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5/24/2018 - Phil Loxera Likes this wine: 88 Points
Jammy and soft, very good with pizza!
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5/13/2018 - cmr Likes this wine: 90 Points
Excellent but very close to getting to that over jammy fruity area at times.
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5/4/2018 - tomlee wrote: 91 Points
Crimson in color. 15.5% ABV. Brambly nose of red and black fruits, plums and licorice. Medium body with mouth watering acidity. Rich, lush and delicious. Cherries, salmonberries and pepper on the palate. Exceptional length on the finish. I've seen conflicting reports on this wine. All I can say is this is outstanding and an absolute steal at $25. Drink over the next 2-3 years.
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4/26/2018 - lvjohn Likes this wine: 90 Points
Drank without decanting. Enjoyed over several hours. This bottle seemed slightly cork tainted at times and a others just fine. Nice fruit.
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4/15/2018 - RichEB1 Likes this wine: 92 Points
Another vintage, another killer bottle of Turley Old Vines. I honestly think the quality of these keeps improving every year. Explosive brambly nose and higher toned raspberries, cinnamon, and pepper on the palate. Medium ++ bodied with plenty of acidity (more then previous years I feel like), and a nice complex midpalate. No heat, but a slightly clipped finish is my only slight 'complaint'......but that's really nitpicking as this was damn tasty. Excellent wine and really strong value.
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4/11/2018 - buckeye76 Likes this wine: 90 Points
Blackberries, black cherries, plums, and a touch of spice. Medium bodied and a medium to long finish.
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4/9/2018 - MillerRoad Likes this wine:
Needs more time. I drank this too early.
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4/7/2018 - Winowhyno Likes this wine: 88 Points
Good flavor...on the sweet side....not their best....wouldn't buy again
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4/7/2018 - Euell Gophar Likes this wine: 90 Points
Turkey doesn’t disappoint.
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3/24/2018 - Matt T wrote: 90 Points
Bright red fruit, nice Zinfandel spice. One of the best Old Vines I have had in a long time.
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3/23/2018 - ScottHaller Likes this wine: 90 Points
Minty nose with thai basil and cinnamon. Plums, cherry, red currants on the palate, moving into strawberry and vanilla on the finish. Great everyday wine but probably not a long keeper.
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3/17/2018 - cultdrinker wrote: 94 Points
Another bottle for me, but this time not poured through an aerator. My tasting notes are consistent with my earlier notes. Pleasantly complimented a grilled steak dinner.
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3/16/2018 - timb58 Likes this wine: 87 Points
Lacks depth and complexity
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3/9/2018 - B-Ri Likes this wine:
Needs time to decant. Much better after a couple hours.
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3/7/2018 - PSUSteve Likes this wine: 91 Points
PnP. The aromatics on this are off the charts just leaping out of the glass. Red fruit and bramble on the palate.
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2/7/2018 - cpainter75 wrote: 89 Points
Not ready yet. Enjoyable now but looking forward to next bottle a bit later
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2/6/2018 - EMark Likes this wine:
Red fruit on entry—more towards dried fruit than ripe, fresh fruit. However, not sweet-amplified, like you might expect. So, are you with me here? More savoriness than I would expect from a Zin. Not terribly full-bodied, but, certainly, not wimpy. Observable tannin and acid, but not over the top in either case. Good, easy to enjoy wine.
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1/31/2018 - iamandyc wrote: 89 Points
Good for the price but on the light side imho. Typical zin flavors. A touch sweet. Improved on second day
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1/26/2018 - nickgorski Likes this wine:
60m decant. Everything that you'd expect and want from a California old-vine Zinfandel. Early on bright fruit dominated with just the smoothest of peppery zings, later evolved into more licorice and cherry. I could drink cases of this without ever tiring of it. I understand why others want to lay this down for a bit but I like this one now with a decant.
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1/26/2018 - cultdrinker Likes this wine: 94 Points
Another fabulous cuvee from Larry and the crew. Just discovered in my cellar that I had a case of this wine that I had never opened. A cork in one of the bottles quickly popped out to my delight. Great nose of fruit and spice. Then served with about 15 minutes of air time at 60 degrees or so through an aerator into two Riedel glasses (one for zinfandels, the other for cabs). It was not to disappoint. Smooth well balanced juices of licorice, cherry, and vanilla, to name a few, with well timed and placed hints of white pepper and other equally hedonistic Turley spices. Nice long aftertaste. Aaah.
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1/22/2018 - brentb Likes this wine: 91 Points
Pop n Pour. Very good after about 30 mins. Not sure I would go so far as to decant.
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1/18/2018 - bestdamncab Likes this wine: 87 Points
ZAP TRADE TASTING, nose of berry fruit, lighter color, same on the palate, medium body, plain and simple tasting, medium finish.
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1/16/2018 - mjhawes wrote: 93 Points
I bought 18 bottles from Turley and I am scrambling to buy more. This wine has a slight sweetness that I love in zinfandels. Drink it now! On the light side but still plenty of luscious, red cherry fruit.
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1/14/2018 - losososjoe Likes this wine: 92 Points
This has got be one of the best old vine zins you can get at the price. Really enjoyed this one. Pulled cork and consumed.
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1/13/2018 - Ecb1456 Likes this wine: 90 Points
Really tight right now. Red hot and juicy. Blackberry , plum, and dark cherries. Smoke and white pepper in th back. Needs time to bring out more interesting notes that are completely buried right now. Had without food but I anticipate it would pair well with heavier pork and chicken dishes with a sage or rosemary.
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1/12/2018 - BrendanMcS wrote: 92 Points
Deep red color with a rose petal ring. Big nose of raspberry. Initial hints of vanilla and tobacco followed up by big flavors of black cherry and blackberry. Earthy tones to it as well. Medium spice to it. Slightly acidic. Excellent wine.
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1/4/2018 - Bob23 Likes this wine: 90 Points
Better on day 2. Good QPR.
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1/1/2018 - Big Daddy Cain wrote: 90 Points
Great Zin. Had at night no food.
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12/30/2017 - BrendanMcS wrote: 92 Points
Still very good. Vanilla with raspberry, cherry, and some strawberry. Not as spicy as other Turleys. Still delicious.
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12/9/2017 - golfwine wrote: 90 Points
I really enjoyed both bottles of this wine; purchased and drank rather recently. Just a good bottle of balanced juice. Impressive in its restraint but with enough of the Zin character there to make you remember that you’re drinking “California’s Varietal”.
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12/8/2017 - BrendanMcS wrote: 91 Points
Plum smell up front. Plum fruits with pepper and spice. Nice finish.
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11/26/2017 - Mike Dildine Likes this wine: 92 Points
15.5% abv. Dark ruby, assertive aromatics. Cherry, blue fruit and bramble. Excellent depth and length. Delicious!
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11/24/2017 - jonahfactor Likes this wine:
From magnum, served at Thanksgiving dinner. A beautiful expression of Zinfandel, and drinking incredibly well right now. Spicy black-fruit nose and some nice heft and zing on the palate; delightful with the turkey and sides. A shorter finish than most. But a well put together, integrated offering. Probably D’s best Thanksgiving meal yet. (����= Worth Seeking Out)
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11/24/2017 - MaineMark Likes this wine: 91 Points
Tasted (non-blind) against Ridge Geyserville, and though the Ridge may be better 10 years from now, tonight the Turley was preferred. Red fruits dominate, and high alcohol very well integrated.
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11/23/2017 - Ttrichey Likes this wine: 91 Points
Really enjoyable. Balanced. Makes a great glass of wine to just sip and sip some more.
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11/23/2017 - rieslinghoarder Likes this wine: 90 Points
Opened one of these for Thanksgiving dinner. Popped it 3 hours before dinner to allow for slow oxidation. Excellent red fruit notes of tart cherries, cranberry, and raspberry with some subtle herbal notes. High alcohol but well-integrated. Tannins smooth, medium finish. Looking forward to seeing how this one evolves over time.
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11/21/2017 - golfwine wrote: 89 Points
Not mind blowing but solid!
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11/20/2017 - sma Likes this wine: 89 Points
Pop and poured. Bright red/pink that is medium in color. Tart cherry and raspberry on palate and seemed really young. I think that it should be left for another year to check it evolution.
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11/17/2017 - nickgorski Likes this wine:
60m decant. Raspberry, cherry, tart and lots of high notes, smooth zing on the finish. Evolved over time, by end of evening was deeper cherry and raisin.
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11/12/2017 - whudock Likes this wine: 88 Points
needs some bottle aging time. Currently, fruit forward, but little backbone or complexity.
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11/8/2017 - BrendanMcS wrote: 90 Points
BlackBerry taste with hints of plum and vanilla. Not as spicy as other Turleys. Silky on the tongue with some mild tannins.
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11/6/2017 - Ecb1456 Likes this wine: 90 Points
20 min decant. Blackberry, green pepper and a bit of anise to the nose. Smells HOT! Looks thin on the pour. But is a thick hot mess on the tongue. Black fruit and pepper with a lit of fairly unstructured young tannin notes. Blends to vanilla, white pepper with an almost brandy finish. Had to try this early and it is really good now but this needs to sit down for a bit to blend its way out to its best.
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11/4/2017 - mancuta Likes this wine:
Vines anywhere from 41-129 years old. Ripe blueberries and blackberries at first. Really started to show well after 2 hrs decanting. Fruit subsided, heat blew off and structure came out. Last sip had a nice peppery note to it wishing I had another. Lay down for a bit for it to all come together.
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11/3/2017 - RobbieC Likes this wine:
PNP. Consumed over two hours. Well balanced. Not too tannic. Slightly sweet. Spicy Zin. Solid QPR Zin. Could enjoy this every day. It's young but early thought is 91-92 range. Very enjoyable!
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