2021 Turley Juvenile Zinfandel

HISTORY

Though the vast majority of our wines are single vineyard designates, Juvenile is actually composed of a variety of young vines that have been replanted in several of our old vine sites.We 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.

DETAILS

• AVA: California
• Number of Vineyards: 27
• Counties represented: 11
• 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
• First Turley Vintage: 1999
• Serving Temp: 55-65ºF

The 2021 Zinfandel Juvenile is iconic California, with fruit from nearly 30 vineyards and 10 counties across the state. It's wonderfully easy to drink and has alluring crunchiness this vintage. Medium ruby in the glass, it has scents of red and black cherries, forest floor, mushrooms and cinnamon. The medium-bodied palate features concentrated berry fruit, gently chewy tannins and a refreshing finish with loads of alluring autumnal accents.
92 - Robert Parker

The 2021 Zinfandel Juvenile, Turley's young vines bottling, is terrific. Super-ripe dark cherry, plum, spice, mocha, chocolate, tobacco and dried herbs give the Juvenile tons of flavor intensity to fill out its plush contours. This racy Zinfandel is sure to be a crowd pleaser. Best of all, it will be easy on the budget, too. 
90 - Galloni