Turley Zinfandel Old Vines 2021

California 

Wine Advocate 92 points! 

Turley Zinfandel Old Vines is a precious treat for Zin lovers from one of the true masters of old-vine Zinfandel. Turley Wine Cellars was founded in Napa Valley by Larry Turley in 1993. Because Larry has never met an old vine vineyard he didn’t like, Turley now makes 34 separate wines from 38 different vineyards, some with vines that date back to the late 1800s. All of the vineyards are either certified organic by California Certified Organic Farmers or somewhere in the process. 

“As with the Juvenile bottling, the 2022 Zinfandel Old Vines punches above its weight in this vintage. The nose is considerably deeper, fuller and more polished, opening with aromas of crushed plums, wild berry preserves, tobacco leaves and similar autumnal accents to its younger sibling. The palate is light- to medium-bodied, carrying through the polished quality of the nose and melds it with a subtly dusty tannin structure and bright acidity. The finish is straightforward and easy to drink, offering generous layers of fruit, spice and floral notes." Drink 2023-2030.”—Erin Brooks, Wine Advocate, 92 points! 

Varietal composition: 95% Zinfandel, 5% Mataro, Alicante Bouschet, Petite Syrah, Grenache, Cinsault

Petite Syrah, Grenache, Cinsault 5%

Number of vineyards: 23, 10 of which are over 100 years old, 3 of which are

ungrafted

Regions represented, Napa, Sonoma, Mendocino, Lodi, Contra Costa, Amador, and Paso RoblesAverage age of vines: 89 years

Elevage: only indigenous yeasts used in all fermentations. Spends 12 months in

barrel, 80% French oak, 20% American (overall only 10% new oak)

Bottled sulfur: 10 mg/L free, 67 mg/L total 

Enjoy Turley Old Vines Zinfandel with lamb chops, roast pork, BBQ ribs, grilled vegetables and aged cheeses.