2002 Turley Tofanelli Vineyard Charbono

Owner/Winemaker, Grosgrain Vineyards, Walla Walla, WA

9.1

Turley made this wine from 1994-2010 and to me it was always the benchmark for the varietal during that era. The 13.9% alcohol was probably the lowest in Turley's lineup back in 2002. Their Charbono has always been a sneaky good ager and this is no exception. Probably already on a slow decline now I wouldn't hold on to these much longer. The Tofanelli family now keeps their own fruit. I'll have to try their version one of these days.

Jan 28th, 2017

Andrew Stover

Sommelier/Wine Director Oya & Sei, Wine Blogger ChiefWino, Founder Vino50

8.6

2002 Turley 'Tofanelli' #Charbono, #Napa. Very dense with notes of dried plum and wild berries mixed with clove and baking spice. Soft and velvety finish. Showing nicely! #wine #sommelier #turley #california

Oct 11th, 2015

Andrew Stover

Sommelier/Wine Director Oya & Sei, Wine Blogger ChiefWino, Founder Vino50

9.0

2002 Turley 'Tofanelli' #Charbono, #Napa. Very dense with notes of dried plum and wild berries mixed with clove and baking spice. Soft and velvety finish. Showing nicely! #wine #sommelier #turley #california

Mar 6th, 2015