Comments on: Turley Zinfandel Tasting and Reviews – Episode #163

By: John J.

John J. — Tue, 20 Oct 2009 02:45:53 +0000

qotd: tartare always gives me an excuse to drink sparklings. sparkling rose w steak. blanc for the fish

would love to see a vin jaune episode Gary

By: Vince Bonafede

Vince Bonafede — Tue, 05 May 2009 22:53:08 +0000

I go to Cal Poly San Luis Obispo which is about a half an hour from Turley vineyards. First off im super pumped to see you guys do a Turley tasting because its been one of my favorites in the Paso Robles region since i could legally taste wine (wink). I have to agree with a lot of what you were saying, but im even more stoked on the newly released 2006 Presenti, its so gnarly!! It has that crazy alcohol content that Turley is known for but the fruit just mellows it right out and the flavors just glide right over your mouth. I have to say i totally agree with the pairing of the food. I popped open the 06 about a month ago and attempted (key word there) to have it with some Italian food and it straight up had its way with me. But i loved every second of it!! I would love to see an 06 Turley tastings, their some premium nectar!

Lovin It,

Vince Bonafede

By: QUE

QUE — Mon, 16 Mar 2009 22:50:28 +0000

Never had any but have read a bit about Helen, she sounds crazy! I would love to try some of these fruit bombs but really, for $25, i think i can get some AUS wine that will fit the bill(anything from R wines).

I forget the wine but if you ever have a chance to try ostrich tartare do it. I had one in San Fran and it almost blew my eyes out! Amazing!

I love catching up and watching these old episodes!

By: bill wrollcia

bill wrollcia — Thu, 06 Nov 2008 02:26:59 +0000

gv,great show, cant get my hands on any, kinda new to the wine scence, but long time lover of the food restaurant scence. if you like tartares, u gotta rock the lamb tartare. bangin… and break out a chinon playa…
Thats how I Roll
bill roll

By: Mikey

Mikey — Sat, 08 Sep 2007 06:29:26 +0000

Excellent show, thank you. I have been on the Turley mailing list for a few years. I was also blown away by the ‘01 Moore Earthquake. I got 6 when it came out, but they didn’t last me 2 months. They were so amazing young, that every time I wanted something incredible, I opened one. It is good to hear that it has aged well. I just drank an 04 Ueberroth this evening (see my site for tasting notes). Bottom line is it was fantastic, and I can not wait until my ‘05 Ueberroth arrives. I have also had big disappointments with Turley wines. I drank an ‘02 Petite Syrah Library Vineyard in Feb that was terrible. I rated it a C-. Really fell apart on the finish.

Overall, I have had many more good experiences than bad, and I continue to order from their mailing list.

By: Bossman

Bossman — Fri, 25 May 2007 17:42:00 +0000

Never paired wine with tube steaks, BUT if you want to try something fabulous, take a grilled, preferably all-beef, preferably Hebrew National, dirty water dog, lay it on a toasted bun and pile on only cole slaw from your favorite deli. Yummmmm, you’ll never have them any other way.

By: JimZak

JimZak — Wed, 17 Jan 2007 21:31:40 +0000

QOTD Tuna tartare or tuna sushi = Champagne or White Burgundy (Montrachet)

By: Vinacull

Vinacull — Sat, 13 Jan 2007 15:49:07 +0000

Hey “-CHUCK”,
CK says PHEE-NOMINAL (but not fee-nominal) show! Loved the comparison of newer and older Turleys. My friend and I drank an 2001 Duarte at the Oceanaire Room in D.C. about three years ago,and absolutely loved it. Parker described it as having characteristics of an Amarone, which made it one of the most distinctive, memorable Zinns I’ve ever had. I have three Turleys tucked away in the cellar, one of which is the ‘04 Pesenti — very glad to see a favorable review from you on this. Also, I totally agree with Jaye (#57) and Joe’s (#84) comments. I’m not a person who plunks down big (50 to 100) very often because I can’t afford the wallet shock, but on the other hand the only way to expand the palate and experience some truly extraordinary things in the wine world is to save up for a bit and then splurge. QOTD: LOVE Tuna Tartare (Oregon Pinot Noir, or in a different pairing direction something like a Kim Crawford Sauv Blanc) and Salmon Tartare (Cold Sake, or Brut or Extra Dry champaigne depending on how the mix is constructed)

By: Winosaurus

Winosaurus — Sat, 13 Jan 2007 05:20:38 +0000

Peter R, I’ve had two bottles of the 1997 Turley Grist Zinfandel, and they had the most phenomenal nose ever. I enjoyed my first bottle at a restaurant, and even though I was seated on the far side of a circular table for six, I could smell the fruit when the waiter pulled the cork. It was unreal…

By: Peter R

Peter R — Fri, 12 Jan 2007 20:24:22 +0000

Turley has been a life changing experience for me. The ‘97 Grist Zin was one of the sexiest, most aromatic, unctuous and multi-dimensional wines ever. Though the wines vary from vineyard to vineyard and year to year, no one else makes zin and PS of this size and structure with the finesse and beauty that Larry nd Ehren do. Anyone can do high alcohol fruit bombs or old school briary zins, but Turly can do zin that mimics Bordeaux, the Rhone, Napa Cabs and even Super Tuscans. Each bottle is an exploration. Sit on them for at least a year after release to get rid of bottle shock and let it knit back together. The waiting list is worth the wait. Other zins are can be very pleasurable, speaking as a longtime Ridge Gyserville fanatic, but Turley has figured out how to make zin epic. Check out Failla wines to see another side of Ehren Jordan’s winemaking. Failla has richness and elegance down pat.