2006 Turley Petite Syrah Hayne Vineyard, USA, California, Napa, Wine Review

Vintage: 
2006
Score: 
94
Grade: 
A
Current Price: 
$92.00USD

A good showing for this wine which seems to be just about at peak.  Inky purple in color, opaque and bright.  The nose is dusty with black raspberries, chocolate, char and spice.  Full bodied.  Medium to firm tannins.  On the palate, flavors of black raspberries with spice and char.  Long finish.  This won't get better but one should still have another five to eight years (based on this bottle) before it starts going downhill.  it is nice on its own but probably better with food.  It would go nicely with Indian cuisine.  

2005 Turley Petite Syrah Hayne Vineyard, USA, California, Napa, Wine Review

Vintage: 
2005
Score: 
93
Grade: 
A
Current Price: 
$150.00USD

While a step down from the 2004, this bottle showed well, too.  Purple in color, opaque and bright.  The nose is dusty with black raspberries, slight chocolate but also a "tinny" quality.  Full bodied.  Medium tannins.  Nice acidity.  On the palate, flavors of black raspberries with some underlying char.  Long finish.  This is probably a bit past peak but still drinking well.  That said, these should be probably be consumed sooner than later.  It drinks well on its own but would be better with food.  This would go well with a hearty Chili.  

2021 Violin Oregon Chardonnay Willamette Valley, Wine Review

Vintage: 
2021
Score: 
91
Grade: 
A-
Current Price: 
$28.00USD

An interesting take on Chardonnay.  More relaxed and easy in style than a powerhouse or an elegant wine.  Yellow/silver/gold in color, clear and bright.  The nose has some yellow grapefruit and a bit of minerality.  Medium bodied.  Good balance.  On the palate, grapefruit with a very slight flavor of vanilla.  Nice finish.  This is drinking well now and should go another five to eight years.  It is lovely on its own and would work well with Sushi or other seafoods.  

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