Turley Steacy Ranch Zinfandel 2022
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Category | Red Wine |
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Brand | Turley |
Origin | California, Central Valley, Lodi |
Steacy Ranch was one of the first vineyards planted on St. George rootstock in Lodi, which has since become the gold standard for Zinfandel in California. Hailing from 1907, the Zinfandel vines in this sandy-soiled vineyard are interspersed with Grenache, Carignane, and Mission varieties as well, all common bedfellows in these classic old California vineyards. Look for cassis, plums, dried Provençal herbs, cherries and black tea aromas and flavors. The wine is medium-bodied, supple and succulent, with melting tannins and an ample, giving profile.
Turley Wine Cellars was founded in Napa Valley by former emergency room physician Larry Turley in 1993. Under the direction of winemaker Tegan Passalacqua, Turley now makes 50 different wines from over 50 vineyards across California, primarily Zinfandel and Petite Syrah, with many vines dating back to the late 1800s. By farming organically and focusing on old vine vineyards of these varieties, Turley aims to both create and preserve California’s unique winemaking culture. All of Turley's vineyards are either certified organic by California Certified Organic Farmers or somewhere in the process, and they use all natural yeasts in the fermentations.
Vinous
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The 2022 Zinfandel Steacey Ranch is a powerful, savory wine. Dried flowers, menthol, gravel, herbs and crushed leaves give the Steacey its distinctive, earthy profile. Dark and quite brooding in feel, the 2022 packs quite the punch. 92-94
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From vines planted in 1907, the 2022 Zinfandel Steacy Ranch is medium ruby in color and takes time to reveal a pure, complex nose of crushed berries, candied stone fruit, autumn leaves, dusty earth and subtle meaty, savory tones. The palate is dense and concentrated yet bound with a youthfully firm, dusty frame and fireworks of mouthwatering acidity on the long, gently coiled finish. While fans of a forward, fleshy style will enjoy this on the young side, this should improve beautifully in the cellar over the coming decade.
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