Turley Napa Valley Petite Syrah Hayne 2022

CRITICAL ACCLAIM:

“The 2022 Petite Syrah Hayne Vineyard is full of character. Earthy, floral and savory notes dominate at this stage, as do bright acids and searing tannins. This dense Petite, with terrific depth and textural intensity, is sure to be long lived. Yields were a measly 1.1 tons per acre.” - 92-95 PTS., ANTONIO GALLONI, VINOUS MEDIA (01/2024)

"Opaque ruby-black in the glass, the 2022 Petite Syrah Hayne Vineyard is as poised and graceful as this variety can possibly be. The nose is driven by aromas of roasted plums, cassis and toasted coconut with dark spice-driven undertones. The palate is full-bodied, powerful and characteristically dense, offering a blocky, opaque fruit flavor that melds with an intriguing, perfumed, energetic lift. The sheer class and authority of the Hayne site peer through here—albeit in a more glossy manner than found in other varieties—and finishes with a combination of chewy tannins, balancing acidity and decadent dark fruits." - 93 PTS., MATTHEW LUCZY, WINE ADVOCATE (06/2024)

WINERY NOTES:

OVERVIEW: “Otty Hayne planted the Hayne Petite Syrah in 1953 while he was home from college visiting his grandfather. All headtrained, dry-farmed and organic, this Petite Syrah vineyard is one of the most exceptional sites in California. The wine is powerful and inky in its youth, and becomes more feminine and refined with age. Likely to outlive us all.”

TASTING: “The 30th vintage of Hayne Petite Syrah! Alongside it’s Zinfandel counterpart, this Petite has the most history and longevity of any wine for Turley. Three decades cultivating this vineyard for its treasures, and it shows. Plum, pain grillé, blackberry, and dark florals abound. Utterly palate-coating and concentrated, everything you want in a Petite Syrah with elegance at the forefront. This wine is one for the ages.”