Turley, Dusi Vyd., Paso Robles, Zinfandel 2005

Red.

Deep crushed cranberry, light earth and oak spice nose. Citrus/pepper with air.

Sweet, easy entry, with significant framing acidity immediately apparent. Balsa wood makes an appearance too. Driving intensity to the flavors, still a bit bound up. As pure and fine as Zin is likely to be, but not easy or generous at this stage.

15.6% alcohol

Day 3 - Very little change aromatically - still fresh/vibrant. Ditto in the mouth, more balsa action. Much more expressive, though, with nice acid-driven finish of cranberry and balsa. Convincing, interesting Zin.

$35