2022 Turley Zinfandel Del Barba
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Planted in the 1980s. Turley made this wine and blended it into their 'Old Vines' for 11 years before they bottled it separately. Medium purple ruby. Fuchsia rim. Dried chilli, blueberry, clove, sweet blackberry and cherry – more sweetness to the nose than the Old Vines. Mouth-watering bright and persistent acidity that is stemmed by the medium-plus tannin that grips your gums. Lingering warmth and spice. Candied-fruit finish. (SCJ)
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Sourced from head-trained vines planted in 1980 on sandy soils, the 2022 Zinfandel Del Barba Vineyard is a light, elegant and approachable expression of Turley's substantial Zinfandel collection. Medium ruby in color, it is initially coiled and opens slowly into a bright, inviting nose with aromas of Earl Grey tea, licorice and red cherries, albeit with slightly less definition and clarity than found in other bottlings. The palate is medium-bodied, deeply red-fruited and lined with spicy, floral accents. The finish is long and perfumed, framed by clay-textured tannins and lifted, juicy acidity harnessed with an understated elegance.
About the producer
Founded in 1993, Turley Cellars is a leading name in California Zinfandel and Petite Syrah. The winery has helped preserve the state’s old-vine heritage, farming historic vineyards organically and producing distinctive single-vineyard wines known for their character and longevity.