2002 Turley Petite Sirah Library Vineyard
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International Wine Cellar | Rating: 90
($38; from vines dating back to 1912) Bright ruby. Vibrant, pure aromas of blackberry, violet and licorice. Fat, juicy and sweet, with nicely delineated black fruit flavors lifted by violet. Light on its feet, and better balanced than the 2001.Author: Stephen TanzerIssue: May/June 2004Wine Advocate | Rating: 92
The 2002 Petite Syrah Library Vineyard (85-year old vines) exhibits an opaque purple color followed by aromas of ink, graphite, minerals, licorice, smoke, and blackberry fruit. Powerful, dense, and excruciatingly tannic, it will be at its finest between 2008-2025.Author: Robert Parker
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Drink Dates: 2008-2025Author: Glenn FullerSelf | Rating: 91
Deep dark red, muted strawberry and pencil lead bouquet. Fruity, berry soft on the palate. Nice finish.Drink Dates: 2011Author: Pierre T184
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Collector Data For This Wine
- 167 bottles owned
- 89 collectors
- Average collector rating: 91
(Out of 89 collectors)