2017 Turley Zinfandel Juvenile, USA, California, Wine Review

This is a Zinfandel made from younger vines that have been replanted in 24 different vineyards. Purple in color, ruby at the rim, opaque and bright. The nose is dusty with black cherry fruit and spice. Medium bodied. On the palate, the black cherry fruit and spices come thru. There is some heat on the mid-palate. Very tasty. Drink over the next five years. This drinks well on its own and will work well with barbecue or foods off the grill.

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B+

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2017

Current Price:

$40.00USD

Napa Valley Wineries with the Best Zinfandel

Napa Valley Zinfandels are celebrated for their easy drinking allure and bold juicy flavors making this varietal a total crowd pleaser. Zinfandels made in the Napa Valley are iconic, although some may say a little forgotten, however, it’s a flavor profile known for intense black fruits and spice which render Napa Valley Zinfandels as the most epically jammy varietal produced. The Napa Valley’s warm California climate is fundamental to winemaking and Napa Valley Zinfandels are a great example of how winemakers utilize that heat, skillfully harnessing the temperatures to produce some of the most intense wine the Napa Valley has to offer. Zinfandels crafted in the Napa Valley region, especially old vine Zinfandels, have exploding flavors that ripen outrageously giving life to wines that create an exceptional food and wine experience. When you find a way to always have excellent Napa Valley Zinfandel around it’s sure to illuminate any meal because Napa Valley Zinfandel is, more than anything else, a food pairing wine. These Napa Valley wineries with the best Zinfandel are recommendations specifically known for their outstanding, award-winning Zinfandel.

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Top Ten California Zinfandels - 2016

I tend to taste and drink a lot of wine over the course of a year. I am in a few tasting groups, sometimes the wines are consumed at various local wine store tastings and a number drunk with friends and family.

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Dashe Cellars: Making Zinfandel in Oakland

The wine business is a fickle mistress. Winery owners and winemakers chase elusive scores, the public makes buying decisions based on movies, hype and price, and critics seem to applaud fruit laden, high octane wines. So where does that leave Dashe Cellars in Oakland, CA? Right where they want to be.

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2019 Turley Zinfandel Ueberroth Vineyard, USA, California, Paso Robles, Wine Review

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2019

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$60.00USD

Probably my favorite Zinfandel from the Turley offerings. Deep garnet in color, Mostly opaque and bright. The nose has back cherries, black cherries, bramble and black pepper. Full bodied. Light tannins. Lots of energy. On the palate, this is delicious. Of course young, but drinking well. Black cherries, cherries, spice and slight char. Long finish. This will drink well over the next ten years. Great on its own, this would be perfect with a burger or ribs on the grill.

2019 Turley Zinfandel White Zinfandel California, USA, Wine Review

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2021

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$25.00USD

My first time trying this. I suspect that many who do give it the benefit of the doubt due to the name. Tasted blind, I was unimpressed. It's fine enough but mothing more. Pink/copper in color, clear and bright. The nose has strawberries with a slight decomposing fruit note. On the palate, this is think, light bodied with a slight strawberry notes. Dry. Slight tartness on the finish. 12% abv. This probably should be consumed over the next year. It will work better with food and would work with almost any food although the tartness might be an issue for a steak.

2017 Turley Zinfandel Juvenile, USA, California, Wine Review

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