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9.4

Inky-purple. Very deep smoky nose hints at blackberry, blueberry, flint and violet. Then refined and juicy, with smooth deep flavors of mineral-accented blueberry and aromatic herbs. Long, multilayered and extremely elegant finish boasts real depth and complexity. This is a knockout, really grand, Montepulciano wine. Very, very well done. (Ian D'Agata, Vinous, Jun 2017) — 9 years ago

Sean McDonald

9.1

Stored this for 4 years. A lot of discipline on my part not to drink sooner — 9 years ago

with Liz

Tom Riley

9.1

This wine should only come in magnum. A 750 ml is just a tease. Flowers and berries and minerals on the nose. Sleek and concentrated in the mouth, with the complexity growing the longer it is in the glass. Wish I had more than one bottle left. A kaleidoscope of flavors. And only 12.8% abv. One more bit of proof that Tegan Passalacqua knows what he is about. — 9 years ago

Sean McDonald

9.1

Smells like crayons — 10 years ago

with Liz

Dave Wismer

9.2

Right in the wheelhouse for the 2005 vintage. Jammy with a long smooth finish. At a BYOB place and had to share some with our waiter — 10 years ago

with Kim

Sanjuana Walters

Skurnik Wines Domestic Portfolio, Freelance Writer

9.5

Sanjuana had this 11 years ago

Paul Sirvatka

8.9

This Trebbiano is good. Pairs nice with truffle cheese and Rosemary raisin crackers — 11 years ago

Doctor No

9.1

Really quite lovely. On the red-fruited spectrum. Oak resolved, soft tannins and a medium weight but lush palate. — 9 years ago

Luke Tubergen

8.9

Really nice mineral and acidity. — 9 years ago

Henrik Poulsen

9.1

15.5% alc.

I was happy with the past but really like the "new" direction of Turley since @Tegan Passalacqua took over.
Not terribly complex but at $20 on the Mailing List this is the perfect "pizza/BBQ wine" and a fabulous QPR if I ever saw one.... — 9 years ago

with Kurt-Inge

Scott Stewart

9.2

Just damn... I should have opened this up a while ago. What a pleasure @Tegan Passalacqua — 10 years ago

Cured - Will And Coral Frischkorn

9.2

@Craig Lewis let us know when this is back in the warehouse! What perfect wine with spring pea and ricotta pasta... Thanks @Tegan Passalacqua as always. — 10 years ago

Anthony Trumbo

9.0

Nice mix of tart fruit and salinity. Good work @Tegan Passalacqua — 11 years ago

Vinny Eng

9.3

Of the earth, chewy, vigorous, dense. @Tegan Passalacqua is roaring! @Wolfgang Weber is meowing. — 11 years ago

with Wolfgang

Steve Anderson

8.9

Tasting pour — 9 years ago

Scott Petrus

9.1

What a surprise. Old gal was drinking beautifully and had tannins to boot. Cassis and more old world in style. — 9 years ago

with Kyle

Kim Stanbro

9.0

This could be better if we give it a few more years. Potential!! — 9 years ago

with Dave and Jo

Anthony Lombardi

9.4

A beautiful example of contrast & tension. Fleshy red berries are at the core surrounded by shimmering acidity and a light spiciness. That spice gently walks the line between an herbal or savory note on the back of the palate. This is on the light side of medium bodied, but possesses an almost creamy texture, yet another contrast. I usually love Trousseau with fish, but this was brilliant with bibimbap. @Tegan Passalacqua — 10 years ago

Rebecca Hopkins

PR Folio Fine Wine Partners

9.1

Terrific first released thanks @Tegan Passalacqua — 11 years ago

Michelle Baker

9.2

Drinking beautifully, softened but quite fresh and rich with dark fruit, spice and light herbal notes — 11 years ago

with Libby