2018-2021 Turley "Estate" Napa Valley Zinfandel Vertical

“The 2018 Zinfandel Turley Estate is dense, powerful and savory. Cedar, tobacco, menthol, licorice and dried flowers give the 2018 striking aromatic intensity to play off of a core of dense, resonant fruit that is imbued with serious tannic heft and tons of character. This is an especially virile, opulent style. (AG)” (01/2020)

“The medium to deep ruby-purple colored 2018 Zinfandel Turley Estate offers gentle aromas of bergamot, autumn leaves, aniseed and red and black berry fruits. The palate is medium-bodied and silky with pops of juicy freshness and understated flavors on the finish. (EB)” (08/2020)

“Refined and handsomely polished, with vibrant black cherry, smoky pepper and licorice flavors that build structure and tension toward medium-grained tannins. (TF)” (09/2020)

“The 2019 Zinfandel Turley Estate has a medium ruby color. The nose begins with graphite, tar and aniseed and fleshes out to bright black and red berries with wafts of potpourri. The medium-bodied palate is surprisingly intense, offering up loads of berry and peachy fruits. It has a gently grainy and fresh frame, and it finishes long and floral. (EB)” (02/2021)

“The 2019 Zinfandel Turley Estate is deep and quite powerful, its mid-weight structure notwithstanding. Sweet dried cherry, licorice, dried herbs, menthol and a whole range of earthy/savory notes give the Estate Zinfandel its unique character. As good as the 2019 is, it is also one of the most reticent wines in the range. Give it a few years first. (AG) 93+” (01/2022)

“The 2020 Zinfandel Turley Estate is one of the richer wines in this vintage. Yields were down a punishing 50%. Succulent red cherry fruit, spice, tobacco, cedar, dried flowers, leather and licorice are front and center. This racy, exuberant Zinfandel packs quite a punch. (AG)” (01/2022)

“The 2021 Zinfandel Turley Estate is bright, punchy and intensely savory. This St. Helena Zinfandel delivers the goods. Powerful and deeply resonant, the Estate is absolutely compelling. This Zinfandel, in reality a Zinfandel-based field blend of 24 varieties, is full of dynamism and character. It will likely need a few years to come together, but then watch out. (AG)” (08/2023)

“Refined and deeply structured, with potent wild berry, roasted sage and white pepper flavors that build richness and tension toward medium-grained tannins.(TF)” (08/2023)

“Deep ruby, the 2021 Zinfandel Turley Estate opens with rubbery notes that give way to cassis, dried plums and toasted coconut. The full-bodied palate is much more generous than the nose. Super concentrated and ripe, it has a supple mouthfeel and some overt coconut flavors. It seems to unwind as it airs, so give it some time in a decanter, and serve it with grilled meats or ribeye. (EB)” (06/2023)