TURLEY WINE CELLARS ZINFANDEL OLD VINES CALIFORNIA 2022

In California's diverse wine regions, Turley Wine Cellars specializes in organic, sustainable viticulture focused on preserving historic vineyards dating back to the late 1800s. Their Old Vines Zinfandel blends fruit from 20+ vineyards across the state, primarily Zinfandel with supporting roles from Carignan, Cinsault and Petite Sirah. Winemaker Tegan Passalacqua's careful handling showcases these ancient vines' concentrated intensity, delivering rich brambly blackberry and raspberry notes, characteristic pepper spice, and subtle earthy complexity. The wine displays remarkable balance between juicy brightness and structured tannins—a true reflection of California's winemaking heritage and the distinctive expression that can only come from gnarled, head-trained vines that have weathered decades of California's evolving climate.