2009 Turley Zinfandel Estate

Community Tasting Notes (23) Avg Score: 92.3 points

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  6/26/2020 - jonahfactor Likes this wine:

  Agree with COS65 to serve this one on the cool side to flatten out a hot finish. That said, this is drinking well right now but likely heading for decline after a decade resting in the cellar. Grilled peaches, blackberry jam and sage in the nose and on the palate, followed up by a black licorice finish. A monster right now. Overpowered the stuffed peppers and grilled toast it was served with; this needs a big ol’ steak cooked the Ruth’s Chris way with all the fixings.

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  2/22/2020 - cos65 Likes this wine:

  Clearly aged zin, but with an hour of air this sweetens up to a bit juicy strawberry jam zin.
  Probably on decline. Drink up and serve on the cool side with 16.3%...

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  7/27/2018 - Ed B wrote: 92 Points

  PnP at a wine/cheese party. No detailed notes. Big. Earthy. Would decanting have helped?

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  8/4/2017 - Ed B wrote: 92 Points

  Decanted with aerating decanter. Mistake; stirred up sediment. Dark fruit and licorice, with red/cherry overtones. Nice spice. Very long, evolving finish. Nice wine.

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  7/2/2016 - VlgJeff Likes this wine: 93 Points

  Decanted for 1 hour. Mostly dark red fruits on the nose, along with some blue fruits, baking spices and pepper. Same on the palate, but with an integrated silkiness and long finish that only certain wines achieve. No need to wait to enjoy, although short decant will loose the genie. Should last at least another year or two.

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