2003 Turley Petite Sirah Hayne Vineyard
Wine Spectator | Rating: 87
Intense and rustic, with dense, chewy tannins that dominate the core wild berry and chocolate, with hints of nutmeg and cedar, turning austere and dry on the finish. Best to decant.Author: James LaubeInternational Wine Cellar | Rating: 91
Saturated ruby. Exotic aromas of black cherry, candied dark berries and licorice. Like a confiture of dark berries and black cherry in the mouth, given penetration and grip by underlying mineral character and powerful tannic spine. Quite dry and uncompromising.Author: Stephen TanzerIssue: May/June 2005Wine Advocate | Rating: 95
The 2003 Petite Syrah Hayne Vineyard displays the telltale squid ink-like color with some purple hues, and a stupendous nose of pure, black fruits intermixed with minerals, licorice, and incense. Full-bodied, with massively extracted flavors but incredibly well-balanced and vibrant, this wine needs 5-10 years of bottle-age and should age effortlessly for a quarter of a century.Author: Robert ParkerRating: 92
(15% alcohol): Bright, deep ruby. Low-toned plum syrup aroma is lifted by a note of orange zest. Sweet and fine-grained, with dragon fruit, hard cherry candy and mineral flavors lifted by citrus and exotic flowers. Wonderfully plush but fresh wine with serious tannic clout. Still evolving. - Stephen Tanzer
Self | Rating: 95
Author: Stephanie WSelf | Rating: 96
Author: tiberiteSelf | Rating: 95
Drinking beautifully. Sappy, ripe red berry fruit with delicious spiciness. Tannins fully absorbed.Drink Dates: 2016-2020Author: StuTarheelSelf | Rating: 92
WOW! Has plenty of life left. Beautiful fruit and balance. Great wine.Author: swimmer
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Collector Data For This Wine
- 506 bottles owned
- 176 collectors
- Average collector rating: 95
(Out of 176 collectors)