2014 Salvador Vineyard Zinfandel
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Silky tannins, bright red fruit and expressive aromatics give the 2014 Zinfandel Salvador Vineyard much of its lifted personality. Gracious, silky and delicate, the Salvador is a striking wine from Contra Costa County. Dollops of Carignan and Mourvèdre round out the blend. The Salvador is another 2014 in this range that has turned out very nicely.
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From another Contra Costa site, the 2014 Zinfandel Salvador Vineyard (15.6% alcohol) has dark berry fruit, with earth, spice and floral notes. It is full-bodied and seems completely different than other Contra Costa Zinfandels. This wine has a spectacular finish, and certainly struck me as one of the most compelling of the Contra Costa offerings, which are all impressive. Drink it over the next 7-8 years. The quintessential old vine Zinfandel, these vines date from 1896.
A plump, juicy wine, the 2013 Zinfandel Salvador Vineyard offers lovely immediacy in its forward fruit. Soft, supple and nicely textured, the 2014 offers superb balance to match its approachable personality.
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.