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2018 Turley "Ueberroth Vineyard" Zinfandel tasting notes
2018 Turley "Ueberroth Vineyard" Zinfandel 75cl 15.9% ABV
USA, California, Central Coast, Paso Robles AVA
Varietal: Zinfandel
Aging: 15 months in oak barrels (80% French, 20% American; 80% used, 20% new)
Color: garnet ruby.
Nose: raspberries, mint, cherries, slightly burnt prunes, blackberries, blueberries, black chokeberries, leather, eucalyptus, apricots, black pepper, and cedar nuts. Quite striking.
Taste: blackberries, blueberries, orange zest, mint, pronounced plums, pepper, cherries, moderate tannins, and licorice. Good acidity, with sweet fruity notes also present.
Finish: cranberries, plums, pepper, tannins, cherries, blackberries, dark chocolate, and tobacco.
Score: 9 ¼. Almost excellent. +3+2+2.
Conclusion: great Zin! The nose is more berry-driven, while the palate leans toward fruit — not quite a fruit bomb, but very close. The elevated alcohol level feels well integrated. 92/100.
USA, California, Central Coast, Paso Robles AVA
Varietal: Zinfandel
Aging: 15 months in oak barrels (80% French, 20% American; 80% used, 20% new)
Color: garnet ruby.
Nose: raspberries, mint, cherries, slightly burnt prunes, blackberries, blueberries, black chokeberries, leather, eucalyptus, apricots, black pepper, and cedar nuts. Quite striking.
Taste: blackberries, blueberries, orange zest, mint, pronounced plums, pepper, cherries, moderate tannins, and licorice. Good acidity, with sweet fruity notes also present.
Finish: cranberries, plums, pepper, tannins, cherries, blackberries, dark chocolate, and tobacco.
Score: 9 ¼. Almost excellent. +3+2+2.
Conclusion: great Zin! The nose is more berry-driven, while the palate leans toward fruit — not quite a fruit bomb, but very close. The elevated alcohol level feels well integrated. 92/100.