I believe the 2001 Zinfandel Pesenti Vineyard is the first vintage where Larry Turley and winemaker Ehren Jordan controlled everything from viticulture to winemaking. Made from extremely old vines it is a deep ruby-colored Zinfandel boasting a big briery sweet bouquet considerable glycerin and flesh (15.5% alcohol) and a southern Rhone-like pepper garrigue and spice component. Fleshy full-bodied and hedonistic it should be consumed over the next 2-4 years.

A bit muddled at first with earthy wild berry and raspberry flavors that are dry and tannic with hints of bay leaf and fresh earth. Shows more complexity on the finish where the tannins flex their muscles. Drink now through 2008. 700 cases made. (JL)