2003 Zinfandel Ueberroth
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Red-ruby. Superripe, slightly high-toned aromas of dried berries and pepper. Densely packed and rich, with great life to its dark berry and mineral flavors owing to perfectly integrated acidity. Very ripe but not at all over the top. Sweet but not thick. An impressively structured zinfandel that should age well.
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Robert Parker
Stephen Tanzer, Vinous
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Dark plum/ruby-hued, the 2003 Zinfandel Ueberroth Vineyard (500 cases, 15.4% alcohol) emerges from a limestone vineyard planted in 1874. This wine has a sour cherry, tart style with dark ruby color, decided minerality, relatively noticeable acidity, and a crisp, somewhat austere personality. It is the least hedonistic of the Turley Zinfandels, and I have my reservations about whether the wine will develop with age given its dominant structural aspects. (Release date 11/05) Tel. (707) 963-0940; Fax (707) 963-8683
About the producer
Founded in 1993, Turley Cellars is a leading name in California Zinfandel and Petite Syrah. The winery has helped preserve the state’s old-vine heritage, farming historic vineyards organically and producing distinctive single-vineyard wines known for their character and longevity.