Cynthia Turley was in the middle of cleaning his favorite table when he walked through the diner door.
Does not quite have the finesse of some of the other Turley Zins, but wonderful all the same.
For instance, a well-known and respected Champagne vintner is Moet and Chandon, while a well-respected California Zinfandel vintner is Turley.
I would add ripened blackberry, and a bit of the signature Turley high alcohol heat which mixes wonderfully with the spice.
It has a touch of the high alcohol and sweetness that characterizes many of winemaker Helen Turley's wines.
Some good choices are Eberle, Peachy Canyon, Turley (Helen's brother), and Justin to name a few.
Their winemaker is fabled Helen Turley, so it's no accident that they are ranking at the top of the list, not just from Parker, but in our tasting as well.
This is a wonderful Pinot Noir, crafted by winemaker Helen Turley.
This is Helen Turley's tour de force and the most expensive domestic Pinot one can buy - if you can buy it.
With the legendary Helen Turley as the consulting winemaker and UC Davis grade Brian Kvamme as the winemaker, you can't go wrong.