The 2022 Old Vines Zinfandel brings together many historic California vineyards that don’t provide enough fruit for Turley to make a single vineyard bottling. Traditionally, it’s one of the great buys in CA wine. This year’s release (10/24) is a dusty ruby color with a nose rich in red berry, cherry and earth. It’s smooth and light — fresh, even — with bright acidity, mild tannins and a strawberry finish. However, it’s not as concentrated as some years and perhaps some more time in the bottle will bring out the deeper elements.
The 2022 Old Vines Zinfandel brings together many historic California vineyards that don’t provide enough fruit for Turley to make a single vineyard bottling. Traditionally, it’s one of the great buys in CA wine. This year’s release (10/24) is a dusty ruby color with a nose rich in red berry, cherry and earth. It’s smooth and light — fresh, even — with bright acidity, mild tannins and a strawberry finish. However, it’s not as concentrated as some years and perhaps some more time in the bottle will bring out the deeper elements.
Nov 15th, 2024