Turley, Howell Mountain, Black Sears Vineyard, Zinfandel 1996 Other easily removed by the sommelier

easily removed by the sommelier with just an ah so

They were fast friends at oenological school in Beaune over forty years ago where they decided to work together on the old Rhône vines of René-Jean Dard’s father and to then vinify sans souffre in a time when this was essentially unheard of

The nose brings barnyard

spice and sous bois-scented nose with bright red cherries and blueberries

and was universally regarded as one of the most talented producers not only in the Rhône

Turley, Howell Mountain, Black Sears Vineyard, Zinfandel 1996 Other easily removed by the sommelier94 points Robert Parker's Wine Advocate This deep ruby purple colored wine (planted high on Howell Mountain) reveals a sweet nose of black raspberries, truffles, smoke, and spice. This full bodied wine is rich in glycerin and extract, with beautifully integrated alcohol (about 15%). (RP 1998)