2005 | Zinfandel
Turley Wine Cellars; Dusi Vineyard
Central Coast; Paso Robles, CA
(91-93; Drink 2020-30)
2005 | Zinfandel
Turley Wine Cellars; Dusi Vineyard
Central Coast; Paso Robles, CA
(91-93; Drink 2020-30)
Aug 2nd, 2024
If you can calibrate your mind for Turley (or Zins in general), these are fun and hedonistic wines to simply enjoy.
My first experience with the Turley Dusi. Initial impression is this has Paso all over it (as it should, since it’s a Paso vineyard) with a sense of weightless gravitas. Wave after wave of ripe fruits from the entire spectrum (red, blue and black berry fruits), cedar, espresso all on the nose. Little bit of EA sharpness (as I’ve found common with Turley) but only at levels to elevate the aromatics, not enough to detract from the overall profile. Mixed berry pie richness on the palate with more cedar, spiced plum, dark cocoa and just a faint profile of chewing tobacco leaves (not sure if that’s the profile of Dusi, or if that’s evolution after almost 8yrs). ABV is noticeable when warm but drinks nice closer to cellar temp. Pop corks and enjoy over the next few years.
If you can calibrate your mind for Turley (or Zins in general), these are fun and hedonistic wines to simply enjoy.
My first experience with the Turley Dusi. Initial impression is this has Paso all over it (as it should, since it’s a Paso vineyard) with a sense of weightless gravitas. Wave after wave of ripe fruits from the entire spectrum (red, blue and black berry fruits), cedar, espresso all on the nose. Little bit of EA sharpness (as I’ve found common with Turley) but only at levels to elevate the aromatics, not enough to detract from the overall profile. Mixed berry pie richness on the palate with more cedar, spiced plum, dark cocoa and just a faint profile of chewing tobacco leaves (not sure if that’s the profile of Dusi, or if that’s evolution after almost 8yrs). ABV is noticeable when warm but drinks nice closer to cellar temp. Pop corks and enjoy over the next few years.
Aug 2nd, 2024
Paso Robles, Central Coast, California, USA
