Turley, Paso Robles, Pesenti Vineyard, Zinfandel 2002 Burgundy Rouge and impressive purity

and impressive purity

cedar and black tea

the domaine is run by fifth generation Louis-Benjamin Dagueneau

and length

my favorite of this quartet

Turley, Paso Robles, Pesenti Vineyard, Zinfandel 2002 Burgundy Rouge and impressive purity94 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