For the love of good wine...

Anyone who knows Zinfandel with passion knows Turley Wine Cellars. Famous for heavily extracted, high-octane wines, Turley has had a cult following for some time, and with good reason. Regardless of whether people fall into the camp which thinks these wines are grossly distorted caricatures of good wines, or the camp that thinks they are the best thing to happen to Zinfandel, everyone should be able to admit that they express a singular vision of winemaking that is forcefully expressed.

There is a two-year waiting list to buy the wines, and fiercely loyal customers have been known to compose poems and name pets in their honor. Limited quantities of Turley wines are available in Chicago every year. 2007 vintage was just released and HouseRed was among few wine shops to get hold of these wines. Please, call us to inquire for availability.

2007 Turley ‘Juvenile’ Zinfandel $29.85

The Zinfandel lots from the youngest vines (around 25 years) are put into a general blend called Juvenile. This is always one of the least expensive and delicious offerings. The 2007 Zinfandel Juvenile offers good berry fruit, pepper, and spice as well as medium body, and no hard edges. This seductive Zin can be enjoyed over the next 2-3 years. (9 bottles left)

2007 Turley ‘Rattlesnake Ridge’ Howell Mountain $47.50

Howell Mountain vineyards are capable of producing stunning Zinfandels and Turley’s  Zinfandel Rattlesnake Ridge cuvee is a strong effort in this lighter-weight vintage. It boasts a dark ruby/purple color along with scents of smoked herbs, black cherries, berries, spice, and pepper. Medium to full-bodied with abundant amounts of pure fruit and good richness. To be enjoyed the next 5-6 years.

(3 bottles left)