Turley Lodi Kirschenmann Vineyard Zinfandel 2023

“One of the best wines I have tasted from this site, as it has more textural depth and resonance than is typically the case. As always, the Kirschenmann Zinfandel is aromatic and lifted. In 2023, it is a bit more complex and nuanced than it often is. Bright red-toned fruit and floral overtones linger. This is such a pretty wine.” - 92-94 PTS, ANTONIO GALLONI, VINOUS MEDIA (12/2024)"

PRODUCER NOTES:

VINEYARD: “The Kirschenmann Vineyard is close to our hearts as our 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. In the grand tradition of old-vine field blends, the vineyard has small amounts of Mondeuse, Cinsault, and Carignane.”

QUICK FACTS:

-Practicing Organic
-100% native yeast fermentation
-Aged 15 months in 80% French oak and 20% American oak (20% new)
-Bottled unfined and unfiltered
-14.8% ABV