2016 Petite Syrah Hayne Vineyard
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The 2016 Petite Syrah Hayne Vineyard is the most perfumed and elegant of Turley's Petite Syrahs (they don't spell it "Sirah") this year, unfurling in the glass with a pure and fragrant bouquet of cassis, dark plums, rose petals and pencil lead. On the palate, the wine is full-bodied, layered and multidimensional, with a deep core of vibrant, juicy fruit, satiny but abundant tannins and a long finish. It's an exceptional wine from a singular vineyard.
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Antonio Galloni, Vinous
William Kelley, Wine Advocate
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The 2016 Petite Syrah Hayne Vineyard is going to take a number of years to be at its best. Exotically ripe and flamboyant, the 2016 is also a bit rough around the ages. The tannins are remarkably polished for such a young Petite, but the wine still needs time to mesh, which should not be an issue, as it is scheduled to get at least a few more months in barrel.
About the producer
Founded in 1993, Turley Cellars is a leading name in California Zinfandel and Petite Syrah. The winery has helped preserve the state’s old-vine heritage, farming historic vineyards organically and producing distinctive single-vineyard wines known for their character and longevity.