Turley and Dalla Valle

Dinner at the Annexx.

1997 Turley Zinfandel Dogtown Vineyard - this was my first Turley and I was eager to see if it was as good as people say it is. And it was! What an amazing nose of jammy sweet fruit, a bit of toffee, vanilla, tannins are still strong but not overpowering. It's clear this wine will be able to last for a long time, while delicious to drink now.

1996 Dalla Valle Cabernet Sauvignon - this was not what I expected at all. I expected a typical Californian extracted fruit bomb. Instead I got a Bordeaux blend! While the nose was fruity enough, it wasn't jammy and overpoweringly sweet. Instead the typical mineral, smoke, oak was evident. Still pretty good, but maybe it has closed down or simply not ready?

Bought from Fine and Rare Wines for GBP 61.