Grapes Grown by Paolo de Andrea in Deming, New Mexico

Silver medal winner at the 2024 State Wine Competition

Rich, powerful, and deeply contemplative, Turas is a port-style wine crafted by Sheehan Winery from old-vine Syrah grown by Paolo de Andrea in New Mexico. Concentrated aromas of blackberry preserves, black cherry, and ripe plum unfold alongside dark chocolate, vanilla, and warm baking spice. The palate is luxurious and velvety, revealing layers of black raspberry, blueberry compote, and dark plum accented by cocoa, espresso, black licorice, and cracked pepper. Sweetness and richness are balanced by Syrah’s natural structure and acidity, creating remarkable depth without heaviness. Bold, warming, and beautifully persistent, Turas finishes with dark fruit, chocolate, spice, and the unmistakable intensity of old-vine Syrah.

Appearance:

Deep, nearly opaque garnet with rich purple highlights and exceptional concentration, reflecting the wine’s intensity and luxurious character.

Nose:

Powerful and complex, offering blackberry preserves, black cherry, and ripe plum layered with bittersweet chocolate, vanilla, black licorice, espresso, and warm spice.

Palate:

Rich, sweet, and full-bodied, with concentrated flavors of blackberry, blueberry compote, dark plum, and black cherry. Notes of cocoa, anise, black pepper, and baking spice provide savory complexity beneath the generous fruit.

Structure:

Full-bodied and beautifully structured, with a dense, velvety texture and polished tannins. The concentration of old-vine Syrah provides remarkable depth, while natural acidity keeps the wine balanced, vibrant, and age-worthy.

Finish:

Exceptionally long and warming, lingering with blackberry preserves, dark chocolate, espresso, licorice, and sweet spice.

Food Pairings:

Crafted by Sheehan Winery from old-vine Syrah grown by Paolo de Andrea, Turas celebrates the extraordinary concentration and complexity that mature vines can produce. Pair with dark chocolate, flourless chocolate cake, blue cheese, toasted walnuts, chocolate-covered cherries, or enjoy slowly on its own after dinner. Rich,