Turley, Paso Robles, Pesenti Vineyard, Zinfandel 2002 Burgundy Rouge my favorite of this quartet

my favorite of this quartet

the domaine is run by fifth generation Louis-Benjamin Dagueneau

beautiful purity of fruit

cedar and black tea

seemed to sum it up well: “Tasting a Dagueneau wine for the first time was a revelation

Turley, Paso Robles, Pesenti Vineyard, Zinfandel 2002 Burgundy Rouge my favorite of this quartet94 points Robert Parker's Wine Advocate The 2002 Zinfandel Pesenti Estate, from a 50 year old site planted on pure limestone, tastes like a classic Chateauneuf du Pape made from Grenache. The 16% alcohol is well concealed in this 700 case cuvee. A deep ruby color is accompanied by sumptuous aromatics of kirsch liqueur kissed with melted licorice, pepper, and spice. There is tremendous precision, surprisingly good acidity (thanks to the limestone