WTN: Old Vines Look at My Life

[David M. Bueker]

• 2019 Turley Zinfandel Old Vines - USA, California (7/28/2026)
  From my late father’s cellar, there were two full, unopened cases of this when I first started working through the inventory. I gave some away, not because I disliked it, but just too much! Kept a fair bit, and just now got around to opening a bottle. Lovely, balanced, red-fruited Zinfandel, with subtle spice notes, and a gentle finish. Feels like it can be drunk anytime for a long time, but keep it cool, as it shows best just above cellar temp.

Over the past 5-10 years, people who's palates I trust have said that Turley's winemaking has been dialed back (which makes sense with Ehren Jordan behind the helm) but on the rare occasion when we've tried a Turley Zin, both Jean and I have found them to be too big and heavy for our palates still.

Over the past 5-10 years, people who's palates I trust have said that Turley's winemaking has been dialed back (which makes sense with Tegan behind the helm) but on the rare occasion when we've tried a Turley Zin, both Jean and I have found them to be too big and heavy for our palates still.

[David M. Bueker]

Over the past 5-10 years, people who's palates I trust have said that Turley's winemaking has been dialed back (which makes sense with Ehren Jordan behind the helm) but on the rare occasion when we've tried a Turley Zin, both Jean and I have found them to be too big and heavy for our palates still.

I doubt you would like them much, though their Cinsault is pretty interesting and not nearly so alcoholic.

[Jenise]

And, changing subjects here, but what if Old Man were an Irish folk song? Someone answered that question (quite beautifully):

https://www.bing.com/videos/riverview/r ... 863bf3f242

Ugh, AI.

I'm not so quick to believe that's AI. And I have enough background in Celtic music to feel like I know why that recording was moving to me.

it's an Israeli guy cranking out dozens of these, pretty sure he doesn't have a band. Notice no credits other than himself.

[Jenise]

Interesting, Dale. I heard it on CBC radio, and just presumed it was legit.

[David M. Bueker]

I pulled it up and almost instantly regretted it. The generic female singer voice is so completely wrong for that song. Ugh. And yeah, it’s likely AI.

The song is a good one, though the choice of voice between Young's rough one and that AI production is a hard one. I spent years attending Scottish/Irish folk shows so I guess I am predisposed to like that sort of presentation, but I also do like Neil's rougher offering.