Turley

Old Vines California Zinfandel

9.195 ratings
9.25 pro ratings
California, USA
Zinfandel
Lamb, Chicken, Turkey, White Rice, Pasta, Potato, Herbs, Mushrooms, Soft Cheese, Chili & Hot Spicy, Tomato-Based, Duck, Exotic Spices, Beans & Peas, Hard Cheese, Pork, Baking Spices, Pungent Cheese, Beef, Onion, Shallot, Garlic
Top Notes For
Matt Austin

Owner/Winemaker, Grosgrain Vineyards, Walla Walla, WA

9.2

One of the better vintages of the old vines.

One of the better vintages of the old vines.

Sep 10th, 2017
Brian Tuite

Solid!

Solid!

1 person found it helpfulNov 27th, 2017
Andrew S

Lots of flavor.

Lots of flavor.

Jan 8th, 2017
Brian Tuite

As the UPS truck rolls down the driveway.

As the UPS truck rolls down the driveway.

Nov 2nd, 2016
ben
9.5

Big, tart, fruity, excellent

Big, tart, fruity, excellent

Apr 17th, 2022
Bruce Dunbar

Still drinking great, packed with ripe, jammy fruit, a huge nose, and solid structure with just enough tannin, acid and hints of pepper to make this a very lively, balanced wine. Sadly, the last of my 2014s but the Old Vines is good year-in and year-out at a reasonable price.

Still drinking great, packed with ripe, jammy fruit, a huge nose, and solid structure with just enough tannin, acid and hints of pepper to make this a very lively, balanced wine. Sadly, the last of my 2014s but the Old Vines is good year-in and year-out at a reasonable price.

Sep 8th, 2021
Bruce Dunbar

One of two ‘entry level’ zins from Turley, who I think is the best in the business with Zinfandel. As always, this is a blend of small but excellent vineyards with vines put to 130 years old. The nose is almost overwhelming right out of the bottle, full of dark berry, plum and violet. It’s levels by nice acidity and mellow tannins with some mineral flavors creeping in as it aired. A staple in my cellar.

One of two ‘entry level’ zins from Turley, who I think is the best in the business with Zinfandel. As always, this is a blend of small but excellent vineyards with vines put to 130 years old. The nose is almost overwhelming right out of the bottle, full of dark berry, plum and violet. It’s levels by nice acidity and mellow tannins with some mineral flavors creeping in as it aired. A staple in my cellar.

Dec 26th, 2020
JJ Lumia

Big, bold, beautiful. Lush blackberry fruit, slightly plummy. Briary. Finish is rich, long, and creamy. And hot. You can feel the alcohol (15.5%!!!) but it’s not off-putting.

Big, bold, beautiful. Lush blackberry fruit, slightly plummy. Briary. Finish is rich, long, and creamy. And hot. You can feel the alcohol (15.5%!!!) but it’s not off-putting.

May 3rd, 2019
Trent Fletcher

I don’t buy much Turley and have not for a couple of years but this brings me back. As “simple” as this may be, it’s terrific and a wonderful QPR. Next offer, I’m buying.

I don’t buy much Turley and have not for a couple of years but this brings me back. As “simple” as this may be, it’s terrific and a wonderful QPR. Next offer, I’m buying.

Mar 24th, 2019
Tegan Marriott

I bought this for my sister's birthday & I was happy she shared a taste with me. I would love to try the dogtown, the whitecoat or the amadeo. But I live in Vermont & I doubt I'll find any of those for sale up here.

I bought this for my sister's birthday & I was happy she shared a taste with me. I would love to try the dogtown, the whitecoat or the amadeo. But I live in Vermont & I doubt I'll find any of those for sale up here.

Mar 23rd, 2019