Ah Turley. They rope you in with the Juvenile, a smart buy at $20 - but if you’re ordering, you might as well throw in a couple SVD’s and before you know it you’ve ordered a case.
This is my first year with an allocation. I’ve only had a couple Turley wines, and I found them quite enjoyable. Our local store only gets like 3 bottles a year (old vine last year). I was a little overwhelmed by the allocation and wish list as I’m not familiar with all their stuff. I splurged and purchased it all:
I guess my question is, which of them tend to be the most popular? How different of styles are they? I was too overwhelmed to wish list any of their other stuff.
Last release (Fall) there were some wines that sold out before the release closed. Given lower yields for 2015 I’d expect some, but not all, to sell out.
I think everybody has their favorites, but in the past I found more distinctiveness in Dusi and Mead. Everyone says Juvenile is a good QPR, but I didn’t care as much for the flavor profile of these, but that’s just my own opinion. Check CT for tasting notes. That might help guide you as well.
Interesting - have purchased from them for years, although didn’t buy anything last cycle. I had just 12 bottles allocated, 6 of which was Juvenile. I had no allocation of my favorites - Dragon and Rattlesnake Ridge. Interesting the newbee had more allocated. I’ll have to read that allocation thread a bit more. I’m sure I can find the Dragon and Rattlesnake Ridge at retail.
FWIW, I spoke to Tegan a couple of weeks ago, and he said the 2015s are going to be very good. He specifically mentioned the Juvenile as one that should drink well immediately.
A bit tangential, but how/why is a wine that is just released already showing up here?