Zinfandel, Turley, 2019, USA (v) Event with delicate hints of smoke

with delicate hints of smoke

and high-altitude terroir of the Valley of the Muses

Château de Messey is located just outside Tournus on a hilltop 300-400 metres above sea level and surrounded by woods

This full bodied beauty is luscious

The vines are grown at an elevation of 700 metres

Zinfandel, Turley, 2019, USA (v) Event with delicate hints of smokeIt's a big boy but so incredibly balanced. Silky, dense with fruit tones. Dry farmed. One of the best Zins out of California. Organic practices. Juvenile is actually composed of a variety of young vines that have been replanted in several of Turley's old vine sites. They tag the younger vines then pick them separately and make a distinct wine. Juvenile vines range in age from about 6 25 years. Fermentation: Native yeast Barrels: 95% used oak, 5% new