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2016 Turley Ueberroth Vineyard Zinfandel

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September 17, 2023 - $47

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RATINGS

94The Wine Advocate

...displays aromas of red cherries, plums and balsamic reduction, followed by a medium to full-bodied, juicy palate that's taut and tangy, with the second-lowest pH of any Zinfandel in the Turley portfolio, concluding with a pure, vibrant finish.

94Wine Spectator

Powerfully built and overflowing with personality, offering jammy blackberry, exotic fruitcake spices and flashy licorice flavors that build richness toward polished tannins.

91-94Vinous / IWC

Super-ripe red cherry, plum, spice, cedar and tobacco fill out the wine's myriad layers. Here, too, the interplay of pure, virile power and bright acids makes for a compelling Zinfandel...

REGION

United States, California, Central Coast, Paso Robles

Paso Robles AVA is midway between San Francisco and Los Angeles, and it is considered one of the West Coast’s most exciting winemaking regions. With its hot, sometimes searingly dry and sunny weather, it is especially good country for growing warm climate grapes such as Syrah, Grenache and Mourvedre. Because many Paso Robles wineries have been successful with blending these grapes into Rhone Valley-style wines, it is known as the Rhone zone of California. The AVA was created in 1983 and there are 32,000 vineyard acres. In late 2014 the AVA was divided into 11 smaller sub-appellations, so starting with 2015 vintages labeling will become more specific on Paso Robles wines, which will now also list sub-appellations. Located in San Luis Obispo County, Paso Robles, the town and its surrounding area, was traditionally a farming and ranching region. But from a few dozen wineries in the early 1990s to more than 200 today, the area is quickly becoming known for wine and risk-taking winemakers.

TYPE

Red Wine, Zinfandel

Zinfandel is a black-skinned grape, but 85% of the wine produced is made into a rosy “White Zinfandel.” Red Zin is far more complex and bold, while still being light-bodied. It grows in popularity as winemakers continue to experiment with new styles and blends.