It’s an anomaly to me why we don’t remember to cellar Zinfandel more often. This Turley from Lodi reminds me why we should. The aroma offers a distinctive patina - antique shop and dried roses, sage and thyme. At 21 years, the alcohol is still full throttle, but offers a very gratifying warmth. Thanks for bringing, Esther :)
It’s an anomaly to me why we don’t remember to cellar Zinfandel more often. This Turley from Lodi reminds me why we should. The aroma offers a distinctive patina - antique shop and dried roses, sage and thyme. At 21 years, the alcohol is still full throttle, but offers a very gratifying warmth. Thanks for bringing, Esther :)
Mar 10th, 2018
Who says high alcohol wine can't age? This around 16%abv and is absolutely gorgeous! This wine has smoothed out to be floral, vegetal, with black and red fruit, supported by a plush mouthfeel and integrated acid. Simply awesome Zin.
Who says high alcohol wine can't age? This around 16%abv and is absolutely gorgeous! This wine has smoothed out to be floral, vegetal, with black and red fruit, supported by a plush mouthfeel and integrated acid. Simply awesome Zin.
1 person found it helpfulNov 24th, 2014
Very enjoyable for almost a 20 year wine. Has tons of life left
Very enjoyable for almost a 20 year wine. Has tons of life left
Jan 20th, 20151997 Turley Spenker Ranch Zinfandel. A beautifully balanced wine. Had to grab a few bottles after trying this guy.
1997 Turley Spenker Ranch Zinfandel. A beautifully balanced wine. Had to grab a few bottles after trying this guy.
Aug 30th, 2014
Balls awesome. '97 Spenker Ranch, planted 1888
Balls awesome. '97 Spenker Ranch, planted 1888
Mar 30th, 2013
...always good. Saturday at home...
...always good. Saturday at home...
Nov 28th, 2020
Amazingly fresh! Minty, green olive, potpourri. Mind blown
Amazingly fresh! Minty, green olive, potpourri. Mind blown
Mar 10th, 2018
Absolutely the best zin.
Apr 11th, 2015
Meg raided the library to pour us the '97 Turley Zinfandel 'Spenker Ranch'. Actually exhibited some dark berry, coffee and leather notes. Still had an acidic tang on the vibrant finish.
Meg raided the library to pour us the '97 Turley Zinfandel 'Spenker Ranch'. Actually exhibited some dark berry, coffee and leather notes. Still had an acidic tang on the vibrant finish.
Oct 16th, 2014
Lodi, Central Valley, California, USA
