2014 Dusi - Zinfandel
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The 2014 Zinfandel Dusi Vineyard is one of the more straightforward wines in the range. Dark cherry, plum, spice, leather and cedar are all pushed forward. Drink this soft, easygoing Paso Robles Zinfandel over the next few years.
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Robert Parker
Antonio Galloni, Vinous
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From Paso Robles, the 2014 Zinfandel Dusi Vineyard (planted in 1945) is the more potent of the Turley 2014s, coming in at a lofty 16% alcohol. It is not overripe, not Amarone-like, or showing any heat. This wine has plenty of blackcurrant and black cherry fruit, licorice, and roasted herbs that are reminiscent of Mediterranean-styled wine, with a full-bodied mouthfeel and a heady, lush finish. This is impressive, but clearly one of the bigger-boned, larger-scaled Zinfandels in the 2014 portfolio. Drink it over the next decade.
The 2014 Zinfandel Dusi Vineyard is dense, powerful and concentrated, with tons of Paso Robles richness and unctuosity coming through. Readers who appreciate full-throttle Zinfandels will adore the Dusi. I find it a bit hot and alcoholic in this tasting. It will be interesting to see if the Dusi settles down a bit over the coming year.
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.