- 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
- 15.6% abv
Info
Producer:
Vintage:
2023
Country:
United States
Region:
California
Appellation:
Contra Costa County
Variety:
Zinfandel
Color:
Red
Farming Practice:
Practicing Organic
Sizes Available
| Full Bottle | US-TUR-57-23 | 12/750ml |
Tasting Notes
Hailing from head-trained vines planted in the deep Dehli blow sands of Contra Costa. Silky dark berry fruits bound from the glass, along with mint and nectarine. With a satin-like texture on the palate and a delicious juicy finish, Del Barba is beautifully energetic and available. (91-93 pts AG)
Press & Reviews
Vinous
Score
91-93
Date
2024-12-19
"The 2023 Zinfandel del Barba is ripe, boisterous and super-expressive. Floral overtones and bright acids run through a core of red/purplish fruit. Sandy soils confer lovely aromatic presence to this pure Zinfandel. This is an especially accessible offering from Turley."
REVIEWS FROM PAST VINTAGES
2022
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."
2022
Vinous
Score
91-93
Date
2023-12-22
"The 2022 Zinfandel del Barba is bright, nervy and nicely lifted. Crushed red berry fruit, chalk, mint and white pepper give the 2022 tons of vibrancy to match its mid-weight personality. I love the transparent energy here."
2022
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)"
2021
Vinous
Score
92-94
Date
2023-01-01