2021 Turley Cellars Zinfandel Old Vines

Zinfandel - 750ML
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REVIEWS

WA 93 WS 93 VN 91
WA 93

Robert Parker's Wine Advocate, June 2023

The 2021 Zinfandel Old Vines has a medium ruby color and plush red and black cherries on the nose with accents of mushrooms, forest floor, savory spices and mint. The full-bodied palate is grainy and refreshing with...
WS 93

Wine Spectator, May 2024

Bold and jammy but balanced, with blackberry cobbler, licorice and savory pepper flavors building tension toward briary tannins. Drink now through 2032. —T.F.
VN 91

Vinous, August 2023

The 2021 Zinfandel Old Vines offers terrific brightness and energy. Crushed red/purplish berry fruit, mint and white pepper lend notable energy and freshness throughout. This is a fabulous introduction to the vintage at...

WINE DETAILS

Color & Type Red
Varietal Zinfandel
Country USA
Region California
Vintage 2021
Size 750ML
Percent alcohol 15.2%
Closure Cork

The 2021 Turley Cellars Old Vines Zinfandel is a red wine from California, produced by the renowned Turley Cellars. This Zinfandel, with an alcohol content of 15.2%, is characterized by its medium ruby color and robust flavor profile.

Robert Parker's Wine Advocate awarded this wine a score of 93, describing it as having "plush red and black cherries on the nose with accents of mushrooms, forest floor, savory spices and mint." The review highlights the wine's "full-bodied palate," which is both "grainy and refreshing with generous berry fruit and a long, spicy finish." The review also notes that it has "a bit more oomph" compared to the Juvenile but remains "just as easy to drink."

Vinous, another respected publication, gave the 2021 Zinfandel Old Vines a score of 91. Their review praises the wine's "terrific brightness and energy," mentioning that "crushed red/purplish berry fruit, mint and white pepper lend notable energy and freshness throughout." They consider this wine to be "a fabulous introduction to the vintage at Turley," emphasizing its vibrancy and inviting character.

Wine Spectator also rated this wine highly, giving it a score of 93. Their review describes it as "bold and jammy but balanced," with flavors of "blackberry cobbler, licorice and savory pepper." They note that these flavors "build tension toward briary tannins," and suggest that it will drink well now through 2032. Reviewer T.F. underlines the wine's complexity and potential for aging.

Overall, the 2021 Turley Cellars Old Vines Zinfandel has received excellent reviews across the board. It is praised for its balance of boldness and drinkability, with a complex array of flavors that make it a standout choice for Zinfandel enthusiasts. Whether enjoyed now or in the coming years, this wine offers a dynamic and satisfying experience.