Zinfandel Old Vines 2017

TURLEY

Zinfandel Old Vines
2017

  • Biodynamic
  • Organic Agriculture / In Conversion
Country
United States
Regulated designation
Table wine
Region
California
Varietal(s)
Zinfandel 95 %
Other 5 %
Alcohol percentage
15,5%
Colour
Red
Sugar
Dry
Producer's website

About this winery

Turley Wine Cellars makes thirty-four wines, the vast majority of which are single vineyard designate Zinfandels and Petite Syrahs. By focusing on old vine vineyards in particular, Turley aims to both create and preserve California’s unique winemaking culture. All of our vineyards are either certified organic by California Certified Organic Farmers or somewhere in the process, and we use all natural yeasts in the fermentations.

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Press reviews

Decanter

- 93 points -

Julie Albin, September 2019 (Vintage 2017)

From 18 different old-vine vineyards, including sites in Amador County, Lodi and Contra Costa, this wine’s depth and purity are mesmerising. Hints of plum, black raspberry and violet pair with a supple texture and vibrant acidity to moderate the alcohol.

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Wine Advocate

- 92 points -

Erin Brooks, March 2019 (Vintage 2017)

Medium to deep ruby-purple in color, the 2017 Zinfandel Old Vines features exotic spice accents over a core of blueberry and boysenberry compote, crushed black cherries and berries with notes of cinnamon stick and potpourri. Medium to full-bodied, it has loads of spicy black and blue fruits in the mouth with firm, ripe tannins to frame and juicy acidity, finishing long and very spicy.

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Vinous

- 91 points -

Antonio Galloni., October 2021

  • The 2019 Zinfandel Old Vines is another wine in this range that delivers insane quality and pedigree for the money. Succulent dark cherry, plum, spice, leather and sweet pipe tobacco lend nuance to this super-expressive Zinfandel. Readers will find a wine of gravitas and personality, all at an exceedingly fair price.

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Vinous

- 90 points -

Antonio Galloni, January 2020 (Vintage 2018)

The 2018 Zinfandel Old Vines is a gorgeous wine and a fabulous value. Sweet dark cherry, new leather, spice, menthol, licorice and red flowers all open up effortlessly. Medium in body yet fleshy and wonderfully deep, the 2018 has a lot to offer. It can be enjoyed now, but also has the stuffing to develop nicely for years to come.

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Wine Spectator

- 90 points -

April 2018 (Vintage 2015)

Plump and lively, with zesty blackberry, smoky anise and cracked pepper flavors. Drink now through 2024.

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