Turley Wine Cellars Juvenile Zinfandel California, USA 2022

Taste: Bright cherry, ripe berries, and rose petal on the nose. All these and more are echoed on the palate alongside several darker fruits and a lush, round, immensely pleasing texture.

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About the Wine:

All of their vineyards are either certified organic by California Certified Organic Farmers or somewhere in the process, and they use all natural yeasts in the fermentations. Though the vast majority of their wines are single vineyard designates, Juvenile is actually composed of a variety of young vines that have been replanted in several of our best 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, and we pull from a selection of our best vineyards across California. 

• AVA: California

• Number of Vineyards: 27

• Age of vines: 6 - 25 years

• Fermentation: Native yeast

• Barrels: 95% used oak, 5% new

• 80% French oak, 20% American

• Aging: 12 months in barrel

• Bottled unfined

About the Producer:

Turley Wine Cellars was founded in Napa Valley by former emergency room physician Larry Turley in 1993. Under the direction of winemaker Tegan Passalacqua, Turley now makes 50 different wines from over 50 vineyards across California, primarily Zinfandel and Petite Syrah, with many vines dating back to the late 1800s. By farming organically and focusing on old vine vineyards of these varieties, Turley aims to both create and preserve California’s unique winemaking culture. Christina Turley, Larry's daughter is now Vice President.