Winemaker Notes
One of the finest wines Turley makes, this organic, old-vine Petite Syrah has serious pedigree. Profound on the nose, with pungent plum, dark brambly fruits, India ink, and pan grillé, reminiscent of young Pauillac. The palate has luscious blackberry, white pepper, and a hint of orange zest alongside a savory layer of herbs, gravel, and anise. Decanting will coax further pleasure if you drink the wine now, or it can age indefinitely
Professional Ratings
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Vinous
The 2023 Petite Syrah Hayne Vineyard is all pedigree, all class. Silky, aromatic and beautifully resonant, the 2023 is seriously, impressive. Nearly seamless, the Hayne offers up copious red-toned fruit, blood orange, mint, spice and pomegranate. There's plenty of tannin, but it is nearly buried by the sheer fruit richness of this renowned St. Helena site in an outstanding vintage.
Range: 95-97 -
Wine Spectator
Notes of dark chocolate and Assam tea frame this deep and inky version, yet theres vibrancy lifting the blackberry and plum flavors, which linger around smooth, ripe tannins. Drink now through 2038. 740 cases made.
Undoubtedly proving its merit over and over, Napa Valley is a now a leading force in the world of prestigious red wine regions. Though Cabernet Sauvignon dominates Napa Valley, other red varieties certainly thrive here. Important but often overlooked include Merlot and other Bordeaux varieties well-regarded on their own as well as for their blending capacities. Very old vine Zinfandel represents an important historical stronghold for the region and Pinot noir is produced in the cooler southern parts, close to the San Pablo Bay.
Perfectly situated running north to south, the valley acts as a corridor, pulling cool, moist air up from the San Pablo Bay in the evenings during the hot days of the growing season, which leads to even and slow grape ripening. Furthermore the valley claims over 100 soil variations including layers of volcanic, gravel, sand and silt—a combination excellent for world-class red wine production.