Turley, Howell Mountain, Black Sears Vineyard, Zinfandel 1996 Other and was universally regarded as

and was universally regarded as one of the most talented producers not only in the Rhône

They were fast friends at oenological school in Beaune over forty years ago where they decided to work together on the old Rhône vines of René-Jean Dard’s father and to then vinify sans souffre in a time when this was essentially unheard of

expressive bouquet leads to smoke

The nose brings barnyard

94 CellarTracker

Turley, Howell Mountain, Black Sears Vineyard, Zinfandel 1996 Other and was universally regarded as94 points Robert Parker's Wine Advocate This deep ruby purple colored wine (planted high on Howell Mountain) reveals a sweet nose of black raspberries, truffles, smoke, and spice. This full bodied wine is rich in glycerin and extract, with beautifully integrated alcohol (about 15%). (RP 1998)