Larry Turley started his winery in 1993 and his Zinfandels quickly reached cult status. While his sister Helen is no longer the winemaker, Turley's wines have not lost their following and they are still hard to come by and a treasure to have. Old vines are the key to Turley's success. Their grapes can make the type of wines that Turley loves, with remarkable intensity and layered concentration. They also often have distinctive mineral character and lively acidity, which keep flavors focused even at advanced ripeness. In late 2004, the Wine Enthusiast article Zin Masters stated "the Turley wines are every bit as good under winemaker Ehren Jordan, 37, who came aboard in 1994. Turley is as proud as ever to be the premier Zinfandel estate in Cabernet country." These are still the ultimate Zin, the radical Syrah, and as big and bold as ever.