1999 Turley Zinfandel Hayne Vineyard
Estimated value
Buying options
Tasting notes
(16.8% alcohol): Full, dark red. Lower-toned but complex aromas of red and blue fruits, chocolate and minerals. Wonderfully silky and voluptuous, but with nicely integrated acidity giving shape to the sweet, soil-driven flavors of red fruits, minerals and coffee. There's something almost Cabernet-like about this fine-grained wine. Has the opulence of fruit to support its substantial ripe tannins. Still plenty of life ahead.
Critic scores
Average Score
Robert Parker
Stephen Tanzer, Vinous
More reviews and scores
Year in and year out one of Turley's superstars is the Zinfandel Hayne Vineyard. The 1999 (560 cases, 16.8% alcohol) is a tour de force in Zinfandel winemaking. The alcohol is totally concealed behind a wealth of glycerin, fruit, layered extraction, and a rich, plush texture. The wine possesses an opaque purple color, marvelous purity, and a minerality that frames its extravagant blackberry, cherry, and currant-dominated richness. The finish lasts for nearly a minute. An astounding effort, it will age well for a decade. Tel. (707) 963-0940
Bright deep ruby. Vibrant but reticent nose hints at raspberry syrup. Fat, lush and sweet, with explosively spicy flavors of black cherry, cassis and bitter chocolate. This has wonderful creamy sweetness at its core. Finishes with chewy tannins and great persistence.
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.