2005 Turley Petite Sirah Turley Estate
International Wine Cellar | Rating: 89
($38) Deep medium ruby. Sappy, nuanced nose combines black fruits, pepper, licorice and tar. A bit brutal today, with strong acidity and a peppery character currently dominating the wine's savory fruit. Comes across as tight, even youthfully tough, with no easy sweetness. Not my favorite style of petite sirah.Author: Stephen TanzerIssue: May/June 2007Wine Spectator | Rating: 81
Racy notes of wild berry are tangy and unusual against spicy, smoky notes. There are distinctly herbal and green flavors on the tannic, drying finish.Author: MaryAnn WorobiecWine Advocate | Rating: 90
Turley produces limited quantities of five impressive Petite Syrahs. The dense purple-hued 2005 Petite Syrah Turley Estate reveals strong tannins along with hints of incense, licorice, and blue as well as black fruits. It is a powerful red, but the tannin seems to be jagged at present.Author: Robert Parker
Self | Rating: 92
Author: swimmer
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Collector Data For This Wine
- 96 bottles owned
- 51 collectors
- Average collector rating: 92
(Out of 51 collectors)