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Turley

Duarte Vineyard Zinfandel

9.1280 ratings
9.134 pro ratings
Contra Costa County, San Francisco Bay, California, USA
Zinfandel
Lamb, Chicken, Turkey, White Rice, Pasta, Potato, Herbs, Mushrooms, Soft Cheese, Chili & Hot Spicy, Tomato-Based, Duck, Exotic Spices, Beans & Peas, Hard Cheese, Pork, Baking Spices, Pungent Cheese, Beef, Onion, Shallot, Garlic

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TurleyContra Costa County, San Francisco BayZinfandel
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Severn Goodwin
9.1

2005 | Zinfandel
Turley Wine Cellars; Duarte Vineyard
Central Coast; Contra Costa County, CA, USA
(90-92; Drink 2015-25)

3H decant and the fruit finally makes a bolder appearance.

2005 | Zinfandel
Turley Wine Cellars; Duarte Vineyard
Central Coast; Contra Costa County, CA, USA
(90-92; Drink 2015-25)

3H decant and the fruit finally makes a bolder appearance.

Nov 22nd, 2023
Alex Lallos

Owner No Limit Fine Wines, Private Wine Consultant

9.3

Turley is on a tear these days. I feel like their wines are better than ever

Turley is on a tear these days. I feel like their wines are better than ever

Nov 19th, 2020
Andrew
8.8

Among the top bottles of this type of wine I’ve ever had. Problem is I don’t love the style of wine. Overextracted and too much alcohol. Decent considering.

Among the top bottles of this type of wine I’ve ever had. Problem is I don’t love the style of wine. Overextracted and too much alcohol. Decent considering.

Mar 21st, 2020
Alex Lallos

Owner No Limit Fine Wines, Private Wine Consultant

9.2

Exceptional Turley! From old vines in contra costa county (pre prohibition). This is voluptuous and complex with notes of fresh plum, cinnamon and dried cranberry. This could use a couple years in bottle but honestly why wait? Lovely example of the Turley style.

Exceptional Turley! From old vines in contra costa county (pre prohibition). This is voluptuous and complex with notes of fresh plum, cinnamon and dried cranberry. This could use a couple years in bottle but honestly why wait? Lovely example of the Turley style.

Aug 27th, 2019
Henrik Poulsen
9.3

A bit of a bruiser at 15.6% alc but very enjoyable and super aromatic at this early state.

A bit of a bruiser at 15.6% alc but very enjoyable and super aromatic at this early state.

Jul 17th, 2018
Mason Balistreri

Sommelier, International Wine Guild; Balistreri Vineyard; Sales, Joy Wine and Spirits

8.7

The nose is fresh. Rinsed fruit showing, particularly cherries backed by some slate and minerality. Sweet fruits on the palate with a tangy finish.

The nose is fresh. Rinsed fruit showing, particularly cherries backed by some slate and minerality. Sweet fruits on the palate with a tangy finish.

2 people found it helpfulMar 4th, 2014
Katie W
9.0

Katie had this 7 years ago

Katie had this 7 years ago

1 person found it helpfulJul 9th, 2017
Mason Balistreri

Sommelier, International Wine Guild; Balistreri Vineyard; Sales, Joy Wine and Spirits

9.0

Great purity in the fruit with complex mineral backdrop. More tannins than the juvenile but balanced.

Great purity in the fruit with complex mineral backdrop. More tannins than the juvenile but balanced.

1 person found it helpfulApr 22nd, 2015
Carl Fischer
9.2

Love Turley zin. This was holding up great. Very smooth and sweet harmony of red fruit and spices. It was medium-light bodied and the tannins were soft.

Love Turley zin. This was holding up great. Very smooth and sweet harmony of red fruit and spices. It was medium-light bodied and the tannins were soft.

Jan 21st, 2017
Maggie Harrison
8.9

2013, tense and alive on first opening. Aromatic, orange rind notes, floral, boysenberry, medium + acid, long tannins. Day two, becomes more fruit forward but to be expected. Probably one of my favorite Turley vineyard releases.

2013, tense and alive on first opening. Aromatic, orange rind notes, floral, boysenberry, medium + acid, long tannins. Day two, becomes more fruit forward but to be expected. Probably one of my favorite Turley vineyard releases.

Nov 26th, 2016