October 6, 2020 Though the vast majority of our wines are single vineyard designates, Juvenile is actually composed of a variety of young vines that have been replanted in several of our most heralded old vine sites. This is a layered,complex wine, owing perhaps to the small amounts of Petite Syrah and Alicante Bouschet that are also found in our organically-farmed block of Bedrock. The latest issue of Gentleman’s Journal features Matthew McConaughey. Napa Valley, USA. Regular Price: $24.99. Strange choice for a name, isn’t it? The palate of the ’19 Sauvignon Blanc shows a hair more heft & chutzpah than in years past, with a satiating multi-dimensional texture. A special kind of private club where members receive offers and experiences from hand-picked, premium brands, as well as invites to exclusive events and the magazine delivered directly to their door, Balancing sweet and savoury flavours, there’s nothing immature or underdeveloped about this Californian ‘Juvenile’. Wafts of appealing herbs and black tea with a hint of tangerine leaf. Enjoy its lovely ripe berry aromas and flavors with grilled baby back ribs. Bright floral and red-toned fruit notes convey a real sense of energy in this perfumed, entry-level Zinfandel from Turley. We recommend decanting or laying down for a spell to enhance the enchantment this queen of a wine offers. NJ (ships to NY) Bottle (750ml) Standard delivery 1 week Worldwide Delivery No minimum order. Zinfandel (or "Zin", as it is affectionately known in the United States) is a dark-skinned red wine grape variety widely cultivated in Californ ... Stores and prices for '2018 Turley Wine Cellars Fredericks Zinfandel, ... ' | prices, stores, tasting notes and market data. At only 2½ acres, it is the smallest site we make into a vineyard designate, which is a shame, since the wines are consistently a staff favorite.The wines are aromatic and light, with lots of fruit and great acidity. Planted adjacent to the Estate Zinfandel, this Petite is also certified organic.The Wappo Indians used to roam throughout the region, and obsidian arrowheads are commonplace in the rocky volcanic soils. Intensely pleasurable now, and will age well. Go to shop Falling Bright Wine Merchants ... Turley Wine Cellars Juvenile Zinfandel. An engaging nose of sun-ripened peach skin with tones of dark blue fruits & flowers as well. Antonio Galloni - Vinous Media Share: Related Items. Using grapes harvested from Turley’s younger vines — spread across 11 sun-soaked Californian counties — this is a vegan-friendly marvellous medley of a red. It’s never cloying; simply sweet. And well worth a try. Save $3.00 (12%) Qty. 14 trackers. Similar wines … Go to shop Star Wines & Liquors. Not necessarily good stuff. Some floral notes linger, but even these soon give way to a vaguely jammy glow. Juvenile vines range in age from about 6-25 years, and we pull from a selection of our best vineyards across California, including Hayne, Pesenti, Salvador, Vineyard 101, Fredericks, and Kirschenmann. Though a recent addition to the Turley family, Sauvignon Blanc was one of the first wines ever made from the Turley Estate in 1993. The copious spice and naturally rustic texture is reminiscent of Piemonte reds like Barbaresco, and make this wine a natural pairing with your favorite Italian foods. The 2018 Zinfandel Juvenile has a medium ruby-purple color and gentle aromas of perfumed red berries and earth. All rights reserved. Hailing from 1888 and owned by Joel Peterson (founder of Ravenswood) and his son Morgan Twain-Peterson of Bedrock Wine Co., the Bedrock Vineyard is truly an iconic site. Maybe even bilberry — whatever that is. Bright, honeyed stone fruits such as white nectarines and apricots, as well as a bit of sun-warmed citrus on the nose. Bright floral and red-toned fruit notes convey a real sense of energy in this perfumed, entry-level Zinfandel from Turley. Thanks to the river’s cool waters and delta breezes, these head-trained, dry-farmed vines are constantly protected from the heat. Quantity. We even added a little bi-plane symbol to the label to commemorate Buck’s time as an aerobatic pilot! The palate is energetic, wild and exotic with plenty of nimble texture...the Mead really went all-out for its finale! There’s also a pungent savoury undercurrent below the sweeter currants — with the very faint fragrance of certain winter spices; we’d say cinnamon, if you pressed us. Turley Juvenile Zinfandel 2018 750ml, USA, CALIFORNIA $ 24.95. ex. The sole Petite on the spring release, this wine is truly set apart from its Zinfandel brethren. On the nose: Forget ‘Juvenile’. USA: (NY) Monroe . Loads of fruit and earth on the nose, along with dried flowers, cedar, and tobacco, reminiscent of Châteauneuf-du-Pape and other wines of the southern Rhône. Those vines have since been replaced by Zinfandel, but we have replanted a small section of the estate to dry-farmed, head-trained Sauvignon Blanc from heritage Napa Valley budwood once again. See reviews and pricing for the 2018 vintage. Add to Cart SKU 11675. 2018 Mead Ranch Vineyard Zinfandel. Hugely concentrated juicy fruit, blueberry, bilberry, plums and sweet spiced on both the nose and palate, and vanilla, raspberry, nutmeg and cinnamon burst from the wine and the juicy ripe tannins give the wine structure and depth. add to cart. This is … (2018 Vintage) Critics have scored this wine 91 points. Bright floral and red-toned fruit notes convey a real sense of energy in this perfumed, entry-level Zinfandel from Turley. Dense yet elegantly textured with polished tannins and a long, savory finish. This vineyard is special to all of us here at the winery; right in our backyard, it’s what we see every day at work (and from the family home!). The core of the wine is very dark, and the palate has excellent depth with pleasantly textured tannins balanced by vivacious acidity. Price (ex-tax) $34 / 750ml. The wines have a brightness, with chalk and floral characteristic aromas unique to the site, and to Zinfandel in general. And only a limited batch is created every year, so you’ll be lucky if you manage to bag a bottle. On the eyes: When you finally manage to heave the bottle to the lip of your glass (there’s a weight to it that’ll have weaker wine racks creaking with worry), the first thing you notice is the darkness. One of the best years ever for our iteration of Bedrock, with dark red fruits, earthy loam, plum, and spice; a brooding, old-world wine, almost Claret-like in breadth. 2018 is the 20th vintage of Turley’s Estate Zinfandel! SKU #1464492 Vinous. The vines that make up Juvenile range in … But this wine’s name couldn’t be more misleading — because Turley’s Juvenile Zinfandel 2018 is good stuff. Turley Wine Cellars White Zinfandel 2018 (750ML) Out of Stock — Zachys NY. Wine of the Week: Turley Zinfandel ‘Juvenile’ 2018, Louis Roederer’s Cristal Vinothèque 1999 is the finest champagne you’ll taste this year…. The classic Californian Zinfandel has been carefully created by experienced winemaker Larry Turley, who established Turley Wine Cellars in 1993. 2018 Turley Juvenile Zinfandel. Like our other vineyards in the area, Dusi is on the west side of Paso Robles. 2018. Right in the heart of Sonoma Valley, these ancient vines are planted amidst volcanic rocks and Los Robles cobbly loam soil that has sloughed down from Monte Rosso. Really good stuff. Turley Zinfandel Juvenile 2018 / 750 ml., California United States $ 29.99. ex. Not necessarily good stuff. Favorite. Find out more here. The inky dark blue and purplish berry fruit and floral flavors are remarkably primary at this stage. Now, 98 years later, the vines are still kicking in the gumption-riddled tradition of their creator. Sign up to our newsletter and follow us on social media, Copyright © 2012-2020 The Gentleman's Journal. Turley vineyards is lucky to have some of the oldest dry farmed zinfandel vines in California and is making this region's top wines from the grape. Share Email Post Tweet Copy Link Track. Turley Juvenile Zinfandel 2018. Similar wines usually cost 66% more. 2018 Duarte Zinfandel. For the formerly uninitiated, Casa Nuestra is nearly adjacent to the Turley Estate property in Napa Valley, just across the nearby Napa River. 2018 Turley “Sadie Upton Vineyard” Zinfandel, Amador County We are honored to be working with this jewel of a vineyard in Amador County, whose story is almost as compelling as the wine!In 1922, smack-dab in the middle of Prohibition and while her husband was away working for the railroad, a then 21-year-old Sadie Upton decided she was going to plant a vineyard near their home at 1500 feet near … ’Juvenile’. We’re dreaming of burgers, but cassoulet or really any hearty dish will do! The wine was made exclusively by Karly for the past 30 years and we are beyond excited to be able to share Sadie’s moxie with you today. Dark red rose petals, berries, spice, and warm gravel. Turley Estate Zinfandel NAPA VALLEY. Go to shop America's Wine Shop. A good word with a bad rap, it calls to mind delinquency and detention centres; puerile behaviour and immaturity. Give it some time in the cellar or decant for maximum enjoyment. Save $20.00 (40%) $29.99. This wine is an homage to Joe Duarte, a prominent grape grower in Contra Costa who first introduced Turley to the incredible vineyards of the area. $26 or more. This certified organic estate-owned vineyard was planted in the 1920s on primarily limestone soil. ), ruby at the rim but nearly black at the core. In 2006, we planted 6 acres of head-trained dry-farmed Zinfandel that compliments the original planting from ten years prior, all of which are certified organic. Was: $35.00. Fans of our Aida wines of yore will find them resurrected here. Bright floral and red-toned fruit notes convey a real sense of energy in this perfumed, entry-level Zinfandel from Turley. 2018 Turley "Juvenile" California Zinfandel. Larry took one sip, sighed and said “This makes me want to cook lamb!” Drinking well now (especially with the aforementioned lamb) and will stay fresh in the cellar thanks to the bracing acidity. The wine is a classic Napa Valley Petite Syrah: dark and brooding on the nose, bright and vibrant on the palate. COMMENTARY: The 2018 Turley Juvenile Zinfandel is a wine of beauty, style, and depth. Become a Gentleman’s Journal member. Free shipping in NY state over $250/ Out of state over $500. Planted at 1500 feet on the volcanic, granitic hillside near our property in Amador, the Cobb Vineyard Zinfandel is an homage to “Buck” Cobb from whom we purchased the vineyard and the Karly property in Amador. 2018 Dusi Vineyard Zinfandel. 750ml Bottle Share. The palate is pure, lissome, and long, with copious snappy fruits and excellent acidity. The wine is comprised of fruit from the turn-of-the-century Evangehlo, Mori, and Salvador vineyards, planted between 1890 and 1930.Thanks to the sandy soils and impressive age of the vines, the wine has some of the softest, silkiest tannins we’ve ever seen in a Zinfandel. Critics Score. sales tax. Bottle (750ml) Ships to most US states. The palate is medium-bodied with soft, restrained fruits, a grainy frame, good freshness and an easy finish. Average of 90.5 points in 2 community wine reviews on 2018 Turley Zinfandel Heminway Vineyard, plus professional notes, label images, wine details, and recommendations on when to drink. "The 2018 Zinfandel Juvenile is a pretty, fragrant wine that will drink well right out of the gate. sales tax. Turley Juvenile Zinfandel Good value for money. Place Bid. $32.99. This is such a pretty wine. The ungrafted vines were planted in 1915 in the silica-rich sandy soils of the east side of the Mokelumne River AVA. 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