2020 Turley Zinfandel Kirschenmann Vineyard
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Now in its second iteration, the Kirschenmann is particularly close to the team’s hearts as their winemaker, Tegan Passalacqua, owns and farms this vineyard. The ungrafted vines were planted in 1915 in the silica-rich sandy soils of the east side of the Mokelumne River AVA. Thanks to the river’s cool waters and delta breezes, these head-trained, dry-farmed vines are constantly protected from the heat. Very classy, refined Zinfandel. Has sweetness of fruit but balanced with attractive spice, dark berry, enough acidity and fine tannins. Good stuff. (AWH)
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Jancis Robinson MW
Antonio Galloni, Vinous
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The 2020 Zinfandel Kirschenmann Vineyard is absolutely gorgeous. Bright, intensely aromatic and light on its feet, the 2020 is immediately appealing, right out of the gate. Crushed red berry fruit, mint, red flowers and cedar lend aromatic intensity. This is an especially perfumed, gracious Zinfandel, even in 2020.
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.