In the Seghesio portfolio, Cortina is the most delicate of the zinfandel. It’s fruit-forward, with a pure expression of crushed red and black fruits. Its full-bodied frame is wide and spacious. The tannins are soft and integrated with just a slightly drying aspect. The most structure is found on the mid-palate, but rapidly leaves the…
Old Vines is composed of a variety of old sites from California that are either too small to be made into a single vineyard wine or are “new” to the Turley family. Some of them are co-planted and some other varietals found their way in the blend : Grenache, Mourvèdre, Palomino, all the muscats, etc….
Made from old vines of an average of 75 years, this is a concentrated, bright and layered wine. Black fruits, Cajun spices, sweet spices and leather are some of the many aromas this complex and developing wine exhibits. On the palate, taste and body is full, but the acidity and structure is light. There’s a…
While the 2015 vintage was marked by drought, 2016 was blessed with plenty of rain. The term maturity would describe this wine perfectly. It is well-rested, still intense and bold, but with a freshness instead of an anxiety.
This is an impressive wine, especially considering it is only an appellation wine. The aromas open broad and very fragrant with bright red fruits, bramble fruits, as well as earthy and leathery undertones. The palate is more concentrated than what was announced on the nose. It’s jammier and even has candied cherry flavor. Aged in…
The Cuvée juvenile is made up of replanted/replacement vines within 20 Vineyards. Even with a quick sniff, you can smell the richness, the weight and the heat of this wine. There’s literally a fruit compote of aromas with some dried flowers. The palate is explosive with length and so much weight. It has a stressed…
This zinfandel is quite bright in color with purple hue. Its aromas are mostly small juicy berries such as raspberry and wild strawberries. There’S also a slight spiciness and a soft oak side. You can definitely smell the woody, grilled coconut hint of American oak. The palate is even juicier, turning to jammy. We lose…
This Zinfandel from old vines, up to 110 year old, is truly daring. It’s very expressive character, extremely aromatic, exhumes all kind of concentrated aromas, black fruit, licorice, dried flower petals, Molasse, baking spices and strong coffee. The mouth is ligt and lean in terms of tannins but quite delicious. The wild fruitiness makes it…
Very savory and developing in style, especially for a zinfandel. Spices, leather, tobacco, dust and earth are the main aromas of this exclusive and surprising wine. There’s an unparalleled clarity concerning the aromas, like a very well-defined picture. On the palate, the wine is more fruit-forward with extremely concentrated bramble berries, blueberry and a tingling…
The nose is fruity, juicy and offers freshness, a fine concentration as well as a beautiful juicy and fresh fruit. It reveals notes of ripe/juicy cassis, ripe/juicy wild strawberry and small notes of raspberry associated with a hint of juicy cassis as well as fine hints of flowers and liquorice. The palate is fruity, racy,…