Turley

Dusi Vineyard Zinfandel

9.3308 ratings
9.334 pro ratings
Paso Robles, Central Coast, 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
Top Notes For
Severn Goodwin

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
Shay A
9.2

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
Carl Fischer

They keep coming out!

Black pepper.

They keep coming out!

Black pepper.

Oct 21st, 2017
Christina Turley

Sales & Marketing Turley Wine Cellars

9.9

Dusi: curing your Monday work woes since 1945.

Dusi: curing your Monday work woes since 1945.

5 people found it helpfulJun 17th, 2014
Jaya Dyer

Dark fruit. Hot with the alcohol. Fruit intense.

Dark fruit. Hot with the alcohol. Fruit intense.

3 people found it helpfulJun 24th, 2014
Ryan Wofford

Can't sleep but Turley #zin

Can't sleep but Turley #zin

2 people found it helpfulMay 13th, 2014
Matt Nason

Blackberry jam, sweet tobacco.

Blackberry jam, sweet tobacco.

1 person found it helpfulMay 17th, 2019
Jeff Lander

Dark plum and spice flavor. A touch of oak. Big but settled with some time in bottle. Drinking well now.

Dark plum and spice flavor. A touch of oak. Big but settled with some time in bottle. Drinking well now.

1 person found it helpfulDec 12th, 2015
Matt Austin

Owner/Winemaker, Grosgrain Vineyards, Walla Walla, WA

8.9

'Murica!

'Murica!

1 person found it helpfulJul 4th, 2015
Stacy Markow

Coca cola, baking spices, cherries, and cocoa powder. Pretty delicious stuff!

Coca cola, baking spices, cherries, and cocoa powder. Pretty delicious stuff!

1 person found it helpfulOct 19th, 2014