2013 Dusi - Zinfandel
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One of the more immediate wines in this range, the 2013 Zinfandel Dusi Vineyard offers plenty of intensity and richness, with bright veins of acidity that prop up the flavors nicely and balances some of the more overt elements in the glass. The exuberance of Paso comes through nicely. Hints of tobacco, menthol and licorice add nuance to a core of sweet red stone fruits.
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Robert Parker
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The 2013 Zinfandel Dusi Vineyard comes from a dry-farmed site planted in 1945 in the alluvial, rocky soils on the west side of Paso Robles. This 2013 is less complex than the Ueberroth, nor is it as multi-dimensional and concentrated, but it offers a gutsy, lusty mouthful of wine. It comes across as more straightforward than its nearby neighbors. Tipping the scales at 15.7% alcohol, the wine has good acidity, no heat, and a heady finish. Drink it over the next 5-6 years.
The exuberance and sheer power of Paso Robles come through in spades in the 2013 Zinfandel Dusi Vineyard. Dark red and black cherries, menthol, tobacco, licorice and spices build to the huge, opulent finish. The 2013 isn't fully put together just yet, but there is more than enough intensity and class to make me think all it needs is time.
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.