2005 Turley - Zinfandel Hayne Vineyard
USA - California - Napa - Napa Valley
Zinfandel
Still
Still
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Producer Notes
Making "big reds" has been Larry Turley's passion since giving up his co-ownership of Frog's Leap Winery in 1993. Turley Wine Cellars is run by Larry and his wife Suzanne. Larry's sister, winemaker Helen Turley, made the wines here until 1995. Now the honor goes to Ehren Jordan, who also makes wines for Neyers. With a focus on producing old-vine Zinfandel and Petite Sirah, Turley sources fruit... More »
Professional Reviews
- Source
- International Wine Cellar
- Issue
- Issue 132
(recently moved to tank) Dark ruby. Very sexy but youthfully reticent aromas of peppery red fruits. Creamy-sweet but bright, with firm acids giving vinosity and lift to the crunchy red cherry and pepper flavors. A bit disturbed in its current form yet stylish, with a fine-grained texture and firm tannic spine. Should be a knockout.
- Source
- Wine Advocate
- Issue
- 168
While potentially outstanding, the soft 2005 Zinfandel Hayne Vineyard is not as concentrated as past vintages have been. Although typically a candidate for long term cellaring, I would drink the 2005 over the next 5-6 years. Blackberry, raspberry, and cherry fruit cascade from the glass of this full-bodied, pure, rich, medium to full-bodied Zin.
- Source
- Wine Spectator
Offers lots of sweet and tart fruit, ranging from plum to rhubarb, with flavors that are nicely complex and focused. Has lots of savory and licorice notes, and the finish turns a bit rustic.
Community Tasting Notes
- Author
- Zizzos Wine
- Site / Blog
- Tasted On
- 10/02/2009
Just opened the 2004 and 2005 Haynes. The 04 was more peppery, tannic. The 05 was an explosion of berries and cherry. YUM, wish I had another bottle!
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2004 - $94.95 (750ml)