Turley

Spenker Ranch Zinfandel

9.411 ratings
9.46 pro ratings
Lodi, Central Valley, 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
Bryce Wiatrak

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
Aaron Means

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
Ryan Sherman

@Delectable Wine can you go that far back?

@Delectable Wine can you go that far back?

May 10th, 2015
Brian Schmaltz

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, 2015
Aaron Means

1997 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
Christina Turley

Sales & Marketing Turley Wine Cellars

9.6

Balls awesome. '97 Spenker Ranch, planted 1888

Balls awesome. '97 Spenker Ranch, planted 1888

Mar 30th, 2013
Peter Heidt

...always good. Saturday at home...

...always good. Saturday at home...

Nov 28th, 2020
Esther Mobley

Amazingly fresh! Minty, green olive, potpourri. Mind blown

Amazingly fresh! Minty, green olive, potpourri. Mind blown

Mar 10th, 2018
Eduardo Ruiz

Absolutely the best zin.

Absolutely the best zin.

Apr 11th, 2015
John Kemper

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