Turley
Mead Ranch Zinfandel
Atlas Peak, Napa Valley, California, USA
2005 | Zinfandel
Turley Wine Cellars; Mead Ranch
Napa Valley; Atlas Peak, CA, USA
(91-93; Drink 2015-25)
Delayed 2023 Thanksgiving with the extended family.
2005 | Zinfandel
Turley Wine Cellars; Mead Ranch
Napa Valley; Atlas Peak, CA, USA
(91-93; Drink 2015-25)
Delayed 2023 Thanksgiving with the extended family.
Chocolatey, brambly. Opulent but classical. Signature Turley. In an excellent place.
Chocolatey, brambly. Opulent but classical. Signature Turley. In an excellent place.
May 20th, 2020
2012 tasted 1/1/19 citrus rind, reduced currant, ripe red cherry, and lovely fresh violet notes Initially. The alc didn’t show until day 2. Quite light on the palate for the alc on day 1 though while packing a ton of complexity. I wished that I had drank it all on night 1 but I had to be fresh in the AM! I like Tegan’s wines very much and honestly? I did not expect this to be a favorite vi years and it wasn’t. I’m saving the faves for a few more years.
2012 tasted 1/1/19 citrus rind, reduced currant, ripe red cherry, and lovely fresh violet notes Initially. The alc didn’t show until day 2. Quite light on the palate for the alc on day 1 though while packing a ton of complexity. I wished that I had drank it all on night 1 but I had to be fresh in the AM! I like Tegan’s wines very much and honestly? I did not expect this to be a favorite vi years and it wasn’t. I’m saving the faves for a few more years.
Jan 1st, 2019
Think this vineyard was lost in the fires.
Think this vineyard was lost in the fires.
Feb 5th, 2018
2001 Mead Ranch Vineyard - Atlas Peak.
With knowing this producer and the era in which this wine was born, everything behind the cork was true to form. Another benchmark wine for my continued look at Zinfandel and its complexities with bottle age.
2001 Mead Ranch Vineyard - Atlas Peak.
With knowing this producer and the era in which this wine was born, everything behind the cork was true to form. Another benchmark wine for my continued look at Zinfandel and its complexities with bottle age.
When a friend hosts a pig roast that turns into a Turley tasting...
A Zinfandel cloying as a Cabernet. Big flavors of vanilla and jammy berries. Big, soft mouthfeel. The spice on this is minimal.
When a friend hosts a pig roast that turns into a Turley tasting...
A Zinfandel cloying as a Cabernet. Big flavors of vanilla and jammy berries. Big, soft mouthfeel. The spice on this is minimal.
Best young Zin I've had. Stunning aromatics and intensity without weight.
Best young Zin I've had. Stunning aromatics and intensity without weight.
Jun 18th, 2015