2014 Turley Zinfandel Mead Ranch
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The 2014 Zinfandel Mead Ranch is powerful, rich and explosive. A burst of red cherry and pomegranate makes a strong first impression. Beams of Atlas Peak tannin extend the mid-palate and finish, while giving the wine its distinctive shape. Expressive floral and minty notes add aromatic lift in a wine that oozes pedigree.
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Robert Parker
Antonio Galloni, Vinous
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The 2014 Zinfandel Mead Ranch from the red volcanic soils of Atlas Peak exhibits loads of briary berry fruit, plenty of loamy underlying earthiness and forest floor, spice, pepper and fruitcake notes. It is a big, spicy, rich and complex, and no shy wine at 15.9% alcohol. Drink it over the next 7-8 years. By Turley’s standards, these are relatively young vines – planted in the 1970s!
The 2014 Zinfandel Mead Ranch is one of the most vibrant, pulsating wines in the Turley range. Translucent and full of detail, the Mead Ranch possesses captivating beauty and nuance throughout. The flavors are brisk, precise and delineated throughout.
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.