2016 Turley Petite Syrah Pesenti Vineyard

The 2017 Petite Syrah Pesenti Vineyard was bottled three weeks before I tasted it but is nonetheless showing beautifully. It has a very deep purple-black, opaque color and nose of crème de cassis, black cherry liqueur, cracked black pepper, bacon fat, savory green and black olive, violet, lilac, perfumed earth and tons of blue fruit jam notes. Full-bodied, rich and savory, it features wonderful black and blue fruit layers with tons of floral and savory perfume, very firm, chewy tannins, great freshness and a very long, savory finish. (EB) 98+

Generous and dramatic, the 2016 Petite Syrah Pesenti Vineyard is quite different in profile from Turley's Petite Syrahs (they don't spell it "Sirah") from the North Coast, bursting from the glass with a rich bouquet of balsamic cherry, dark fruit compote and grilled meat. On the palate, the wine is full-bodied, lavish and expansive, with plush but abundant tannins, juicy acids and an ample core of fruit.

Bittersweet chocolate, crème de cassis, black cherry jam, new leather and spice all run through Turley's 2016 Petite Syrah Pesenti Vineyard. This huge, voluptuous Paso Robles Petite has so much to offer. A rush of raspberry jam, wild flowers and lavender build into the inky, dense finish. What a wine!