THE STORY
Turley is widely known for its zinfandels, but have you ever had one of its petite sirahs? When I have to make purchasing decisions without the privilege of a tasting, we have a method: value (we always get an Old Vines and a Juvenile), history (some vineyards we just love year over year) and ratings (if a well-respected wine critic gives it a high score). But there is one thing: We always order their petite sirahs.
We recently opened this 2021 Turley Pesenti Vineyard Petite Syrah and found it absolutely scrumptious.
You can read my last post about Turley here: TURLEY ROLLS OUT THE 2023 FALL RELEASE WITH A PARTY!You can read more about the winery in that article or on their website.
THE WINE
I have just this one wine to present to you today from Turley. Winery notes come from their website, unless otherwise indicated. Any errors are mine and mine alone.
2021 Turley Petite Syrah, Pesenti Vineyard, Paso Robles AVA, 15.7% ABV, $44 (member price) (#1714)
Winery Notes: “This estate-owned and certified organic vineyard was planted by the Turley team using cuttings from the legendary Hayne vineyard. Head-trained, dry-farmed and planted in limestone, the wines are dark, smooth, dense and classic Petite Syrah. As the vines age the wines are increasingly expressive of the Pesenti Vineyard with minerality, savory spices and high tone pepper.
“Certified organic, dry-farmed estate vines descended from Hayne budwood. Captivatingly expressive from start to finish with blackberry preserves, black cherry, plum, graphite, and luscious, effortlessly smooth tannin. Unlike most Petites, this wine is rewardingly ready to drink now.”
My Review: Dense, inky purple in the glass. Plum, mocha, vanilla and eucalyptus on the nose. Rich palate of blackberry, blueberry and leather. December 2025
THE TASTING ROOM
Want to try a Turley? Let’s head on down to Paso Robles!
Paso Robles Tasting Room: “A few miles inland of California’s storied Central Coast, Paso Robles is a pioneer’s paradise, where surfers, cowboys, vintners, farmers, and ranchers commingle amidst ancient vines, towering oak trees, and rolling hills.”
It is open daily 10 am – 4 pm. If you make it there, tell them Decanting Monterey sent you!
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