seductively perfumed style -- brooding yet aromatic
The palate has notes of snappy green apples
awakening and revivifying the senses
but it has plenty of well-integrated tannins still on the finish and tucking it away in the cellar for four or five years will result in a more velvety and complex wine
Perhaps like the legendary Gruauds of old (1982
1997 Turley Wine Cellars Zinfandel Tofanelli Vineyard Napa Valley Jurancon seductively perfumed style -- brooding91 93 points, The Wine Advocate "The 1997 Zinfandel Tofanelli Vineyard (from 65 year old vines; 15. 8% alcohol) is a broodingly backward, expansive yet undeniably hedonistically oriented wine. The dark ruby purple color is accompanied by notes of blackberries, jus de viande, pepper, roasted herbs, and truffles. Full bodied, with dazzling fruit extract, a voluptuous texture, and a spectacular finish, this is a superb Zinfandel to enjoy over the next 5