It’s early, likely very early, to be messing with the ‘21 Hayne Petite Syrah from Turley. Typically inky, this new vintage has a mineral driven nose that’s crisper than usual. It’s velvety smooth, loaded with plum, lead pencil, and other good dark things. The tannins are firm to steely at this point; the rest are going away for 5-15+ years. — a month ago
Paired nicely with a tomahawk. Needs something unctuous and fatty to pair with it. — 2 months ago
Violets and lots of fruit. 2021 — 21 days ago
Very smooth got better with age. Had at Le Ame with Amit mathur — a month ago
Great qpr — 3 months ago
Revisiting the ‘20 Old Vines after a year or two in the cellar. Dusky clear purple. Sweet cherries and earth on the nose. Smooth, rich, almost no tannin. A lovely creamy, dark finish like plum pie with ice cream. These Old Vine blends are some of the best values in the Turley line up if not all of CA Zinfandel. — a month ago
Baked cherry cobbler. Cinnamon, blackberry with a touch of five spice and hot cocoa— so silky and drinkable despite its heft and ABV. Utterly indulgent and delightful.
Big wine for the big game. First bottle (2020) was corked (just starting to show it). Unfortunately the 49ers didn’t do quite as well as the wine did tonight. — 2 months ago
Joe DAscoli
Solid cab. Not too fruity. Well balanced. Good deep flavors. Paired well with tuna crispy rice — 16 days ago