I wasn’t that impressed with the 2006 Zinfandel Rancho Burro. Very tart acids seem to give this wine a rather shrill, leaner mouthfeel, and the tartness lingers on the mouth, detracting from the wine’s finish and shortening the overall impression of the wine. Nevertheless, it’s good rather than exciting. (Not yet released) Tel. (707) 963-0940; Fax (707) 963-8683

I wasn’t that impressed with the 2006 Zinfandel Rancho Burro. Very tart acids seem to give this wine a rather shrill, leaner mouthfeel, and the tartness lingers on the mouth, detracting from the wine’s finish and shortening the overall impression of the wine. Nevertheless, it’s good rather than exciting. (Not yet released)Tel. (707) 963-0940; Fax (707) 963-8683

The late-released 2004 Zinfandel Rancho Burro was the finest Zinfandel I tasted at Turley. This beautifully full-bodied, opulent, flamboyant, sexy, exuberant offering is loaded with oodles of black raspberry, cherry, cassis, and spice. It admirably displays what a difference a vintage can make as 2004 is unquestionably a stronger vintage than 2005 for Zinfandel. Previously recommended: As indicated last year, 2004 was a terrific vintage for Turley Zinfandels. If they can still be found, I would opt for purchasing them over their lighter 2005 counterparts. The 2004 reds include: Petite Syrah Hayne Vineyard (97), Petite Syrah Library Vineyard (97), Petite Syrah Rattlesnake Ridge (97), Petite Syrah Turley Estate (94), Zinfandel Dogtown Vineyard (88), Zinfandel Dragon Vineyard (94), Zinfandel Duarte (92), Zinfandel Dusi Vineyard (90), Zinfandel Grist Vineyard (94), Zinfandel Hayne Vineyard (95), Zinfandel Juvenile (89), Zinfandel Mead Ranch (89), Zinfandel Moore Earthquake Vineyard (92), Zinfandel Old Vines (91), Zinfandel Pesenti Vineyard (92), Zinfandel Rancho Escondido (89), Zinfandel Rattlesnake Ridge (92), Zinfandel Tofanelli Vineyard (89), Zinfandel Turley Estate (91), Zinfandel Ueberroth Vineyard (92), Zinfandel Vineyard 101 (95). Not yet released. Tel. (707) 963-0940; Fax (707) 963-8683