2004 Turley Zinfandel Pesenti Vineyard
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My least favorite of the line up and the only wine to seem slightly hot, the 2004 Turley Zinfandel Pesenti Vineyard has a spice driven bouquet with raspberry, earth and licorice notes playing second fiddle. Full bodied with a rich, full texture, this has a long, ripe finish.
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From Paso Robles’ limestone soils, the 2004 Zinfandel Pesenti Vineyard could pass for a Grenache-based southern Rhone with its striking minerality, pepper and kirsch liqueur-like notes. Full-bodied, but remarkably fresh (thanks to the limestone), it possesses 16+% alcohol, but that component is well-concealed by the wine’s fruit and structure. It should drink well for a decade. (Release date 11/06) Tel. (707) 963-0940; Fax (707) 963-8683
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.