Turley Wine Cellars 2014 Hayne Vineyard Zinfandel

The Turley Wine Cellars 2014 Hayne Vineyard Zinfandel is a remarkable expression of Napa Valley Zinfandel, boasting an explosive and captivating character. In the glass, it showcases a deep and inviting color. The nose is filled with an array of enticing aromas, including black stone fruit, licorice, smoke, game, and tobacco. On the palate, the wine exhibits superb intensity and depth, delivering a full-bodied experience that is both powerful and structured. The flavors are rich and concentrated, with the black fruit notes taking center stage. The wine's ample presence and impressive structure make for a complete and satisfying journey from start to finish. This Hayne Vineyard Zinfandel is a testament to Turley Wine Cellars' commitment to crafting wines of exceptional quality and character.

Robert Parker - 97 Points

"Possibly the most famous of all of the Turley Zinfandels, is the 2014 Zinfandel Hayne Vineyard from an old head-pruned vineyard (planted in 1902 and 1903) on the back streets of St. Helena near the library. Possibly the quintessential Napa Valley Zinfandel, it is full-bodied, with glorious levels of blue, black and red fruits, floral notes, a full-bodied, seamless, opulent texture and stunning mouthfeel, without a trace of heaviness or heat. It is sensationally rich, beautifully pure, and a classic, world-class wine made from ancient vines that have been translated into a meticulously crafted wine. Drink it over the next decade."

Antonio Galloni - 93+ Points

"(15.4% alcohol): Bright dark red; more saturated than the 2013. Exotic fruit suggestions along with a hint of licorice on the nose. Boasts hugely rich, deep, palate-staining fruit with a slightly candied quality; a bit more powerful than the 2013 but still with this bottling's characteristic energy. This intriguing, tactile wine finishes with substantial tannins that call for patience. Passalacqua noted that owing to the drought influence in 2014, the crop was tiny and the harvest very early, taking place in late August. He noted that grape sugars were mounting very quickly at the end, adding that 2014 was "the first time I wished the vineyard had irrigation.""