2016 Turley Zinfandel Vineyard 101
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Aromas of ripe cherries and smoky blackberries introduce the 2016 Zinfandel Vineyard 101, a medium to full-bodied wine with a sunnier, warmer profile than the Zampatti bottling, despite the fact that the two share very similar chemistry. Despite its richer, sweeter core of fruit, the Vineyard 101 is bright and focused, and it will benefit from at least a couple years of bottle age.
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Antonio Galloni, Vinous
William Kelley, Wine Advocate
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The 2016 Zinfandel 101 Vineyard is ripe, silky and impeccably balanced. Lavender, plum, chocolate, mint and spice notes are all fused together in a mid-weight, super appealing Zinfandel that oozes character. Hints of rose petal and kirsch add a lovely element of brightness. In 2016, the 101 is especially refined, and one of the many standouts in this stellar range.
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.