1999 Zinfandel Moore (Earthquake Vineyard)
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The prodigious 1999 Zinfandel Moore (Earthquake) Vineyard (490 cases, 16.4% natural alcohol) possesses an opaque dense ruby/purple color. It offers explosive yet elegant aromas of blackberries, pepper, and black cherries as well as full body, low acidity, and magnificent fruit concentration. A long, intense, smooth, peppery personality will be a crowd-pleaser. A remarkable effort, it will develop even more complexity over the next 7-10 years. Tel. (707) 963-0940
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Robert Parker
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Medium ruby. Crystallized berries, pepper, flint and minerals on the nose. Sweet, lush and minerally in the mouth, with an almost shockingly suave, smooth texture. Nothing rustic about this zinfandel. Finishes ripely tannic, silky and long, with subtle berry and mineral notes. Goes way beyond the '98 bottling.
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.