2022 Turley Zinfandel Fredericks Vineyard Sonoma Valley Moon Mountain

Planted in 1937, these certified organic vines rank among the most remarkable in California. Situated just a mile and a half from the Napa border, on the Sonoma side of the Mayacamas Range within the newly established Moon Mountain AVA, they are set along steep, contoured terraces. While old vineyards are rare, the presence of head-trained, hillside vines at 1,000 feet elevation makes this site nothing short of extraordinary.

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

100% Zinfandel. Silky, structured, savory, and seriously satisfying, this wine has a kind of natural depth, complexity, and grace that can only come from truly old vines. 

The 2022 Zinfandel Fredericks Vineyard is medium to deep ruby in the glass. It opens slowly but steadily with multifaceted aromas of peach skin, dried red berries, dark spices, wafts of cooling botanicals and a lifted, vibrant floral perfume. The full-bodied palate is suave, concentrated and polished, hiding rustic but gentle tannins and seamless, mineral-tinged acidity with its long, perfumed finish. As with much of the 2022 Turley Zinfandels, this should unwind and come into itself after 3-5 years in bottle and provide more than a decade of enjoyment in the cellar. ~94 Wine Advocate

The 2022 Zinfandel Fredericks Vineyard is a rich, heady wine. Dark fruit, leather, tobacco, dried herbs and cured meats are all dialed up. Ample and resonant, with tons of brooding power, the 2022 shows off the more virile side of Zinfandel to great effect.  ~92-94 Vinous Media

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