2016 Petite Syrah Library Vineyard
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The 2016 Petite Syrah Library Vineyard is superb, and one of the high points of this year's Turley portfolio. From a site in downtown Saint Helena, the wine exhibits a deep bouquet of blackberries, plums and rose petals that shares some of the aromatic range found in the Hayne bottling. On the palate, it's full-bodied, rich and chewy, with tangy acids, a deep core and a rich chassis of structuring tannins, concluding with a fragrant finish.
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Antonio Galloni, Vinous
William Kelley, Wine Advocate
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The 2016 Petite Syrah Library Vineyard is one of the most distinguished wines in this range. The field blend of 26 varieties, many of them white, yields a wine of aromatic nuance. Silky and beautifully layered on the palate, the Library is simply exquisite. A rush of sweet red cherry, pomegranate, mint and wild flowers builds into the striking, polished finish. The more refined side of Petite is very much on display.
About the producer
Founded in 1993, Turley Cellars is a leading name in California Zinfandel and Petite Syrah. The winery has helped preserve the state’s old-vine heritage, farming historic vineyards organically and producing distinctive single-vineyard wines known for their character and longevity.