- Certified Organic
- 100% Zinfandel
- Del Barba vineyard is located in Contra Costa County AVA
- 30 ft. elevation
- Delhi blow sand
- Planted in 1980s
- Head-trained
- Hand-harvested
- 100% native yeast fermentation
- Aged 15 months in 80% French oak and 20% American oak (20% new)
- Bottled unfined and unfiltered
- 15.8% abv
Info
Producer:
Vintage:
2022
Country:
United States
Region:
California
Appellation:
Contra Costa County
Variety:
Zinfandel
Color:
Red
Farming Practice:
Practicing Organic
Sizes Available
Full Bottle | US-TUR-57-22 | 12/750ml |
Press & Reviews
Jancis Robinson
Score
17.5
Date
2024-12-06
"Medium purple ruby. Fuchsia rim. Dried chilli, blueberry, clove, sweet blackberry and cherry – more sweetness to the nose than the Old Vines. Mouth-watering bright and persistent acidity that is stemmed by the medium-plus tannin that grips your gums. Lingering warmth and spice. Candied-fruit finish. (SCJ)"
Wine Advocate
Score
93
Date
2024-06-13
"Sourced from head-trained vines planted in 1980 on sandy soils, the 2022 Zinfandel Del Barba Vineyard is a light, elegant and approachable expression of Turley's substantial Zinfandel collection. Medium ruby in color, it is initially coiled and opens slowly into a bright, inviting nose with aromas of Earl Grey tea, licorice and red cherries, albeit with slightly less definition and clarity than found in other bottlings. The palate is medium-bodied, deeply red-fruited and lined with spicy, floral accents. The finish is long and perfumed, framed by clay-textured tannins and lifted, juicy acidity harnessed with an understated elegance."