94
points
Turley 2003 Hayne Vineyard Petite Sirah (Napa Valley)
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$80
What an aroma. So Côte-Rôtie, so powerful and rich, yet so refined. Masses of white pepper, cassis, freshly ground French roast, cocoa, gingersnap cookie, char, vanilla, cinnamon—and that’s just the smell! In the mouth, there’s all that and more. Dry, massive, deep and long. A triumph. 2008–2020.
— S.H.
(12/1/2006)
92
points
Turley 2000 Tofanelli Vineyard Zinfandel (Napa Valley)
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$32
Zippy bright in texture but also lush and round on the palate, the wine offers a fine multidimensional drinking experience. Smooth tannins support a core of cherry, spice, anise, raspberry, cedar and spice flavors, all seamlessly integrated. Finishes long and rich.
— J.M.
(9/1/2003)
91
points
Turley 2001 Old Vines Zinfandel (California)
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$25
Rich and plush on the nose, with hints of chocolate, plum and spice. It fans out on the palate to reveal a complex web of spicy black cherry, cola, coffee, blackberry, anise and chocolate flavors, all couched in supple, smooth tannins and finishing long on the palate.
— W.E.
(11/1/2003)