2001 Petite Syrah Hayne Vineyard
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(15.2% alcohol): Deep ruby to the rim. More closed and less expressive than the 2000 release, hinting at medicinal black fruits and white pepper. Dense, fat and sweet--in fact a bit low-toned--showing a candied quality to its flavors of plum jam and animal fur. Finishes with slightly tough but sweet tannins that could still use a couple years to soften. I suspect this wine is passing through a sullen stage.
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The 2001 Petite Syrah Hayne Vineyard’s black/purple color is accompanied by a compelling bouquet of black fruits, graphite, and white flowers reminiscent of a top-flight Hermitage. Tremendously rich, full-bodied, and viscous, with 13.2% alcohol, sweet tannin, and well-integrated wood, this profound Petite Syrah will be at its finest between 2008-2020+. This is truly magnificent stuff with great purity, length, and intensity. Tel. (707) 963-0940
Saturated black ruby. Knockout nose combines dark fruits, bitter chocolate, violet, espresso and pepper. A sappy, sweet fruit bomb with a layered texture and superb intensity. Extremely long on the finish, with strong but surprisingly sweet tannins. Another superb example from this outstanding site, where the vineyard character typically is as clearly expressed as the grape variety.
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.