2012-2013 Turley "Sadie Upton" Amador County Zinfandel Vertical

“Crystalline precision is the signature of the 2012 Zinfandel Sadie Upton Vineyard. A lifted, precise, finely sculpted jewel of a wine, the 2012 captivates all the senses with its expressive aromatics and chiseled fruit. This is an absolutely stellar wine by any measure, and one of the real standouts in a range with many highlights. (AG)” (12/2014)

“Made from a vineyard purchased from the now defunct Karly Vineyard, the 2012 Zinfandel Sadie Upton offers a dark ruby color, lots of berry fruit, good freshness and a meaty mouthfeel. (RP)” (12/2013)

“From an Amador County site, the 2013 Zinfandel Sadie Upton Vineyard (15.5% alcohol) comes from vines planted in 1922 at the rather impressive elevation of 1500 feet. This is an aromatic, medium-bodied Zinfandel despite the lofty alcohol. The soil is said to consist of lots of granite, quartz, and silica, and those elements are evidenced in the wine’s minerality, its almost Pinot Noir-like perfume, and moderate weight. This is a beauty, not a blockbuster Zinfandel, but one of enormous charm, endearing ripe fruit, and a flowery, spicy red and blue-fruited character. (RP)” (04/2015)

“One of the many surprises in this range, the 2013 Zinfandel Sadie Upton Vineyard has really come together beautifully over the last year. Sweet floral notes, hard candy, spices and mint all lift from the glass in a translucent, finely cut Zinfandel long on class. The Sadie Upton is not an obvious wine, rather it speaks to balance and harmony, both of which make it incredibly pleasurable to taste, even at this early stage. Although south-facing, the Sadie Upton is often one of the last parcels picked at Turley. (AG) 94+” (10/2015)