2022 Turley Zinfandel Dusi Vineyard Paso Robles Templeton Gap

The Dusi Vineyard was established in 1945 by Dante Dusi and remains under the care of his family to this day. The vines are head-trained and dry-farmed, rooted in predominantly alluvial soils interspersed with substantial stones. As with the winery’s other sites in the region, Dusi is located on the west side of Paso Robles, within the cooler Templeton Gap sub-AVA.

Turley Wine Cellars makes forty-seven wines from over fifty vineyards, the vast majority of which are single vineyards designated Zinfandels and Petite Syrahs. By focusing on old vine vineyards, in particular, Turley aims to both create and preserve California’s unique winemaking culture. All of their vineyards are either certified organic by California Certified Organic Farmers or in the certification process. They use all-natural yeasts in the fermentations. Turley aims to be the stewards of California’s most historic vineyards, producing distinctive wines that reflect their heritage.

Aging: 15 months in barrels, 80% used oak, 20% new, 80% French oak, 20% American

Zinfandel, Carignane, Petite Syrah, Trousseau, and Cinsault. 

See Critical Reviews for detailed tasting notes.

A seductive Zin that's rich and polished yet handsomely structured, with detailed flavors of raspberry, cranberry, roasted sage and loamy white pepper that end with big but refined tannins. Drink now through 2035. ~95 Wine Spectator

The 2022 Zinfandel Dusi Vineyard is racy, silky and super-expressive. Crushed flowers, Kirsch, sweet red berry fruit, mint, white pepper and citrus are all beautifully lifted in this sculpted, vibrant, mid-weight Paso Robles Zinfandel. ~94 Vinous Media

The 2022 Zinfandel Dusi Vineyard is pale ruby-garnet in color, showing a plethora of red berry fruit, dried orange peel, raspberry preserves, new leather and botanical perfume that hangs in the background alongside hints of ethanol-driven heat. The palate is surprisingly red-fruited and light on its feet with a high-toned, lifted energy and an approachable texture. The finish is beamingly bright and acid-driven—so much so that it comes off as slightly disjointed at this early stage—and transitions to a long, complex finish. ~93 Wine Advocate

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