2002 Zinfandel Moore (Earthquake Vineyard)
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Saturated ruby-red. Complex aromas of dark berries, licorice, violet and bitter chocolate. Big, chewy, dense and deep; highly concentrated, spicy flavors really spread out to saturate the palate. A thoroughly ripe, showy wine from a cool site. Finishes juicy, lively and very long, with fine tannins.
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I was blown away by the 2002 Zinfandel Moore (Earthquake) Vineyard. This Bordeaux-like, rich, inky/purple-colored effort (500 cases; 16.2% alcohol) boasts a voluptuous texture, huge body, and spectacular characteristics of blackberry liqueur, creme de cassis, scorched earth, violets, and a hint of pepper. Complex and rich, this full-throttle Zin pushes the quality of this varietal to an almost surreal level. This is one of the coolest sites the Turleys farm, and many vintages are not harvested until November ... amazing! The Moore (Earthquake) cuvee will drink well for 7-8 years. NOTE: This is an estimated price per bottle. 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.