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About Turley Wine Cellars
When it comes to California Zinfandels, Larry Turley is the master. His are huge, exotic reds that often have head-spinning alcohol and a bit of residual sugar, but at their core, are really showcases for the rich, ripe, old-vine fruit...
1998 Turley Wine Cellars Charbono Tofanelli Vineyard Napa Valley
Producer: Turley Wine Cellars
Style: Red Wine
Grape Type: other red varietal
Origin: California
Region: Napa
89 Points | International Wine Cellar , May/June 2000
Bright dark ruby. Cassis, blueberry, dark chocolate, shoe polish and a floral note on the nose. Supple entry, then comes across as quite dry and less viscous than the last few zins, and distinctly fresher than the '97 bottling. Tannins are substantial but not hard—very much like the tannins of petite sirah.
