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2003
Turley Old Vines Zinfandel
(750ml)
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Producer: |
Turley Wine Cellars
turleywinecellars.com
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| Appellation: |
California - United States
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| Type: |
red
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| Varietal: |
Zinfandel
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| Maturity: |
Drink |
| Rating: |
Excellent |
| Est. Price: |
$90.00 |
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Tasting Notes:
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rated:
January 31, 2005
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Robert Parker
erobertparker.com
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93 points
"The 2003 Zinfandel Old Vines (1000 cases;16.4% alcohol) is a blend of declassified wine from Turley’s old-vine vineyards. A great buy and one of the best old-vine cuvees the Turleys have produced, the 2003 is as good as their finest single vineyard offerings. Rich, full-bodied, and unctuously textured, it explodes from the glass revealing black fruits, earth, kirsch, licorice, pepper, and underbrush elements. Sweet (from glycerin and high alcohol, not sugar), dry, full-bodied, concentrated, hedonistic, and supple, it is ideal for drinking over the next 3-4 years. 93-96 points"
Best 2005-2009
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rated:
February 25, 2006
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Stephen Tanzer, International Wine Cellar
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91 points
""Deep ruby-red. High-toned, slightly porty nose dominated by blackberry. Sweet, dense and superripe but with terrific succulence of fruit and a pliant, layered texture. A delicious blend with captivating sweetness and excellent length. Like the Juveniles, this is among the best values from Turley in 2003.""
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