Turley Zinfandel Tasting and Reviews – Episode #163

January 10, 2007

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Wines tasted in this episode:

    Turley Dogtown Zinfandel ‘04 (Not Available)
    Turley Pesenti Zinfandel ‘04 (Not Available)
    Turley Moore-earthquake Zin ‘00 (Not Available)
    Turley Moore-earthquake Zin ‘01 (Not Available)

    Links mentioned in todays episode.

  • Fermentation: The Daily Wine Blog

Turley wines have been some of the hottest over the last 5-10 years and with Owner Larry Turley and winemaker Ehren Jordan is in good hands. Gary Vaynerchuk will taste a few new wines and a few older vintages to see how they are acting!

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  1. January 10, 2007

    wine dog

    I’ve had all 3 kinds of Tartar and perfer a vodka martini with steak, beer with tuna, and a Chenin Blanc or Voignier with Salmon. GO BEARS!!

  2. January 10, 2007

    Nathan Day

    tuna tartar + Pinot Noir = :) depending on how they spiced it maybe Sav Blanc
    steak tartar + Claret = vampire yum… blood on blood.

  3. January 10, 2007

    Golf12235

    I’ve only had one Turley in the past and it was a 1997 Old Vines. One of my early Mentor’s in the wine world had some in his cellar and I went head over heels…it was great! And I haven’t seen any since…

    You mentioned it briefly, but I would bet that the 2000 Moore-earthquake Zin’s low score was the result of the Vintage. I have been very disappointed with the CA 2000 wines. There have been some excellent wines, but most, in my opinion, have been disappointments.

    And speaking of off-vintages; why is it that the Europeans will actually drop their prices in an off-vintage year, but CA producers almost never do, and some actually continue to raise their prices? Can you address this in a future episode?

    30 – 40 Kangaroos dropped on a road? Where did you pull that one out of? I love your schtick!

    Have a great trip to LA! Go PATS!

    P.S. I noticed you are back to your tasting glass…good for you!

  4. January 10, 2007

    BV

    Tuna tartare? Steak tartare? Salmon tartare?

    Gag me with a spoon, please!

    Let’s see, when retching and dry-heaving, I definitely recommend the 2003 Palmer Reserve Chardonnay with a mild gruyere.

    BV

  5. January 10, 2007

    CHEF

    Great Ep Gary…I learn something new every Episode…except for #161 :>/

    QOD…Tuna Tartare is definatly Bonterra Viognier, I spent some time at the Fetzer ranch in Mendoncino County Ca and that was my Fav white…
    Beef Tartare has always been a California Cab…I like alot of Pepper in my Beef Tartare and Cab just seems to “mello” that out for me. But I would like to try a good Zinn with it next time.
    Have a good “Safe” trip…

    +CHEF
    -Whenever someone asks what your making for dinner, tell them “Reservations”…

  6. January 10, 2007

    Dave

    I would love to have a wine tasting party where several vintages of the same wine could be compared side by side, especially if it were something like a Turley. I’ve never had one, but now I know there is something else I’m missing.

    Sorry on the QOTD, another thing I’ve missed. Does a can of raw tuna count? Don’t drink wine for lunch at work, though.

  7. January 10, 2007

    JimB

    When I logged in today I was drinking a 2003 Turley Ueberroth vineyard zinfandel that I purchased at the Paso Robles tasting room in October 2005. The supply from this vineyard was very limited and it cost about 50.00 with a 2 bottle limit. 16% alc. Very good wine. I buy Turley wine when I visit California and I usually drink the Zin within 3 years. I have been told it does not age as well as other California reds. I have never been disapointed with a Turley Zin but there is a lot of difference in the different vineyard offerings.

  8. January 10, 2007

    David Canada

    Great show….i have never tried a Turley and have always assumed that it was out of reach as a strictly mailing list wine but I might try to find some now.
    QOTD – I like a good Argentinian Malbec from Mendozza with Steak Tar Tar….with Tuna, I go with a Friuli Pinot Grigio to mix things up…..Crazy? Yeah that’s me!

  9. January 10, 2007

    Dominus

    Great show featuring really great wines. Yes, they are hard to find, I bid for mine on WineBid.com but well worth the trouble.

    QOTD: Steak tartare: Oregon Pinot (If I can’t mind an exact match for food I pull out an Oregon Pinot)
    Salmon tartare: Easy, same as above
    Tuna tartare: Hmmm, Pinot Gris from France, specifically Domaine Weinbach

    Go Colts!

    Dom

  10. January 10, 2007

    Robert F

    I vote Bollinger Special Cuvee for tuna and salmon tartare

  11. January 10, 2007

    Sue Z.

    QOD – go with the champagne!!!!!

  12. January 10, 2007

    AnthonyS

    QOTD: Had some steak tartare the other day and enjoyed it with a dry riesling from Alsace. I agree with some of the other posters that a nice crisp white will do the trick.

  13. January 10, 2007

    Ann B.

    16% alcohol??? Should I stay away from open flames when I drink Turley?

    QOTD: I’ve never tried tartare of any kind, but I really enjoy tuna sashimi with Asahi Super Dry.

  14. January 10, 2007

    SS Chris

    SOMEBODY asked you to Rank???!!! :twisted:

    Have a safe trip.

  15. January 10, 2007

    Dave-from-Katonah

    Hey top 30 WOW!
    QOTD – I usually have a nice cold saki with my tuna!

  16. January 10, 2007

    E-Rock

    tuna tartare and some nice cold Saki….. yummy

    Steak tartare and a dirty martini…..

  17. January 10, 2007

    CampingLisaB

    Mission Accomplished…you have been nominated by me…

  18. January 10, 2007

    AlisonD

    No tartare for me thanks! But the Turley episode was good…

  19. January 10, 2007

    upstater

    Tartare…gotta have it by Boulud in the city. Either Cafe or Daniel. I would say salmon or tuna go well with NZ Sauvignon Blanc.

  20. January 10, 2007

    Spitfire

    I have no experience with Turley because I’m new to wine.

    QOD: Well, we don’t eat Tartar really in the South unless its a sauce, so the closest thing would be a tuna sushi roll for me. For that, RIESLING! Preferred brand? Chateau Ste. Michelle.

    WHO DAT?

  21. January 10, 2007

    Cousin Eddie

    Great show on Turley’s fine wines. Found the 95RP, 2001 Turley Zinfandel Moore Vineyard for $95/Bottle at Blicker Pierce of St. Helena, CA.

    Last time I had tartare(and the only place I usually have it) was at the Bellagio in Las Vegas. Michael Mina’s restaurant outside the conservatory has a great Tartare of Ahi Tuna. It was phenomenal…best I’ve ever had. A nice pairing w/ this (as well as any tartare of fish) would be your champagne of choice or a nice rose. A bottle that went well with the dish along with the shellfish appetizer was a Domaine Tempier Bandol Rose. I’m sure the 1990 Krug would have gone well with it…but a little on the pricey side coming off a wine list.

  22. January 10, 2007

    Celia

    Ha! Kangaroos in parachutes. Now that’s a picture!

    I’ve only had tuna sushi. And I’m usually drinking an Asahi beer.

  23. January 10, 2007

    Eric

    Not a fan fan of tar tar

  24. January 10, 2007

    waibeans

    QOD:

    No experience with TarTar.. actually the closest I could come to this is watching Rowan Atkinson as mr Bean (no relation) try anything and everything to stop from eating a plate for his very special birthday dinner.

    good show, wish I could set up a vertical tasting of something as niiice, even if 2 were of them were a PaZZZZZZ :)

    Have fun in LA!

    beans out.

  25. January 10, 2007

    RickyRicky

    I like how you drank a little more wine this time ’round… ;-)

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