Bruce Dunbar

9.2

The 08 Hayne Zin has developed wonderfully and is still packed with flavor. Blackberry jam, some fresh red berries, maybe a hint of mint and enough subtle tannin to provide structure. Even some port-like qualities between the sweetness of the fruit and some dried fruit flavors. Excellent and drinking well. — 2 months ago

Bruce Dunbar

9.4

Single vineyard, high altitude/cool climate Malbec from maybe Argentina’s best, at least with Malbec. You can taste the Cool climate in the earthy underlying minerality and the reserved, plum toned fruit. Despite this, it somehow also drinks big, standing up to a hearty meal. A few more in the cellar and maybe time to stock up on other back vintages. — 6 months ago

Bruce Dunbar

9.5

Still beautiful at nearly 30 years young. Tart Cherry, raspberry, scents of cocoa and vanilla extract. Smooth and silky with such a nice lasting zing. Wonderful and surprisingly fresh. — 6 months ago

Bruce Dunbar

9.0

One of two ‘entry level’ zins from Turley, who I think is the best in the business with Zinfandel. As always, this is a blend of small but excellent vineyards with vines put to 130 years old. The nose is almost overwhelming right out of the bottle, full of dark berry, plum and violet. It’s levels by nice acidity and mellow tannins with some mineral flavors creeping in as it aired. A staple in my cellar. — 7 months ago

Bruce Dunbar

8.8

The 2019 Napa Petite Syrah is inky purple with a huge nose right out of the bottle. Smooth and low acid, it hits with cassis and dark cherry and is wonderfully peppery on the back end. The alcohol was running a bit hot on this youngster — I’d expect a year or two in bottle will make this excellent. And a real bargain on the price/quality/ready-to-drink continuum relative the the single vineyard PSs Turley puts out. — 2 months ago

Bruce Dunbar

9.2

The 2015 Hayne Zin from Turkey is another in a long line of exemplary Cali Zins from Turley and this vineyard in particularly. Cherry ice cream on top, layers of flavor down to toast and maybe pepper with firm but not overbearing tannins. Always a favorite of mine and this vintage doesn’t disappoint. — 6 months ago

Bruce Dunbar

8.8

Very good and reasonably priced (under $30). Crisp apples and some floral notes. Easy to drink, food friendly, sustainably farmed. What’s not to like? — 7 months ago

Bruce Dunbar

8.6

While I’ll never be known as a lover of California chardonnay, this is a very good one. The Cuvée Alyce is light on its feet with notes of honey and pear, a touch of oak, and great balancing acidity. — 5 months ago

Bruce Dunbar

8.5

Finally was able to get my hands on a Hayne Petite Syrah with appropriate age while my younger stash waits in the cellar. I had high hopes that were disappointed. It came out of the bottle with a blast of sweet blackberries, pepper, rose and plum but seemed to tighten up and after some air had a distinct amarone/raisin taste. Not what I expected given the plentiful fruit in younger and middle-he’d bottles I’ve tried. My guess is it’s more the bottle than the vintage. — 6 months ago

Bruce Dunbar

9.2

Great evolution as a classic CdP over the course of several hours. From dry, tannic and musky at the open to minerals and beef later and more and more super ripe, jammy fruit emerging toward the end. The tannins were firm but fair and the acid still sharp, making me think there was still room for development even after 20 years. — 7 months ago