2021 Turley Cellars Zinfandel Estate

Zinfandel - 750ML
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VN 94 WS 93 WA 92
VN 94

Vinous, August 2023

(92-94 points) The 2021 Zinfandel Turley Estate is bright, punchy and intensely savory. This St. Helena Zinfandel delivers the goods. Powerful and deeply resonant, the Estate is absolutely compelling. This Zinfandel, in...
WS 93

Wine Spectator, August 2023

Refined and deeply structured, with potent wild berry, roasted sage and white pepper flavors that build richness and tension toward medium-grained tannins. Drink now through 2031. 2,425 cases made.
WA 92

Robert Parker's Wine Advocate, June 2023

Deep ruby, the 2021 Zinfandel Turley Estate opens with rubbery notes that give way to cassis, dried plums and toasted coconut. The full-bodied palate is much more generous than the nose. Super concentrated and ripe, it...

WINE DETAILS

Color & Type Red
Varietal Zinfandel
Country USA
Region California
Sub-region North Coast
Appellation Napa
Vintage 2021
Size 750ML
Percent alcohol 15.7%
Closure Cork

The 2021 Turley Cellars Zinfandel Estate is a noteworthy red wine hailing from the renowned Napa region in California's North Coast. This vintage from Turley Cellars stands out as a Zinfandel-based field blend, incorporating 24 different varieties, and is crafted with precision and care by the producer.

Antonio Galloni of Vinous gives high praise to this wine, scoring it between 92 and 94 points. Galloni describes the wine as "bright, punchy and intensely savory," and notes its "powerful and deeply resonant" character. He predicts that the wine will need a few years to fully mature but anticipates it will be "absolutely compelling" once it does. He suggests a drinking window from 2024 to 2036, indicating the wine's potential for aging.

Wine Spectator’s review also highlights the wine’s quality, awarding it 93 points. The publication describes it as "refined and deeply structured," with flavors of "potent wild berry, roasted sage and white pepper" that build richness and tension, culminating in "medium-grained tannins." Wine Spectator suggests enjoying this wine now through 2031, adding to the consensus that this vintage has a promising future.

Robert Parker's Wine Advocate, represented by reviewer EB, scores the wine at 92 points. The review notes a deep ruby color and initial "rubbery notes" on the nose that evolve to reveal "cassis, dried plums and toasted coconut." The palate is described as "super concentrated and ripe," with a "supple mouthfeel" and "overt coconut flavors." EB recommends decanting the wine to allow it to unwind and suggests pairing it with grilled meats or ribeye for an optimal experience.

With an alcohol content of 15.7% and sealed with a traditional cork, the 2021 Turley Cellars Zinfandel Estate is a robust and complex red wine. The reviews collectively highlight its dynamic flavors and aging potential, making it an intriguing choice for Zinfandel enthusiasts and collectors alike.