2023 Turley, Juvenile Zinfandel, California

Turley Wine Cellars is the ultimate champion of California’s heritage vineyards, and the "Juvenile" is their vibrant introduction to that legacy. Sourced from certified organic vines aged 6 to 25 years—interplanted across their most prestigious estate sites—this wine is crafted by winemaker Tegan Passalacqua with a "less is more" philosophy. By using native yeast and neutral French oak, Turley prioritizes Zinfandel’s natural brightness and structural precision over heavy extraction.

The 2023 vintage was exceptionally cool, allowing the grapes to ripen slowly and reach perfect maturity while keeping a refreshing, crisp acidity. The result is a Zinfandel with incredible energy, balancing a plush mid-palate with smooth, fine-grained tannins and a hint of mineral salinity. It is a clean, transparent, and sophisticated expression of California Zinfandel at its most balanced.