Turley, Napa Valley, Aida Vineyard, Petite Syrah 1997 SPAIN Laurent Ponsot did not disguise

Laurent Ponsot did not disguise his enthusiasm for this Grand Cru and I could understand why

Lilies of the valley

At the winery tasting room they decant for 2 hours before each tasting

At 30+ years the risk of extraction failure is greatly increased due in part to the last 3-5mm of cork (the end in contact with alcohol) becoming increasingly fragile

Domaine Dujac is among the most accomplished winemakers in the village

Turley, Napa Valley, Aida Vineyard, Petite Syrah 1997 SPAIN Laurent Ponsot did not disguise92 Points CellarTracker Dark red with amazing color preservation. Fruit is definitely on the raison side but in a style similar to an Amarone or Valpolicella. Great concentration with still powerful tannins and decent acidity so the wine is balanced. 9 23 2024