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2017 Turley DuPratt Vineyard Zinfandel

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December 11, 2022 - $36

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RATINGS

96Vinous / IWC

Sweet floral overtones and a range of super-expressive, varietal Zinfandel notes... Rich, bold and luscious with tremendous intensity in all of its dimensions...a total stunner...finishes with remarkable briskness and nuance... What a wine!

95+ The Wine Advocate

...nose of blueberry compote and boysenberry fruit preserves with a concentrated warm peach cobbler and black fruit core plus hints of dried flowers and exotic spices. Medium to full-bodied, it has loads of lush fruit in the mouth, framed by firm, grainy tannins and mind-bending mouthwatering acidity, finishing very long and very layered with peach and floral flavors coming through.

REGION

United States, California, North Coast, Mendocino County

Mendocino AVA was established in 1984 and amended in 1989. It includes numerous sub-appellations. Mendocino AVA is entirely within Mendocino County, and the AVA is known for its Mediterranean climate. Vintners successfully grow Carignan, Charbono, Grenache, Zinfandel, Petit Sirah and Syrah. In cooler parts of the region Pinot Noir and Chardonnay are also grown. Mendocino County is home to nearly 600 vineyards, and many have been certified organic for decades, thanks to the region’s famous “green and sustainable” approach to agriculture and nearly everything else. Mendocino was named for 16th century explorers, a pair of brothers whose last name was Mendoza. Winemaking, however, didn’t start until the 19th century when some would-be gold miners decided it was more profitable to make wine than to pan for gold. Italian immigrants in the late 19th century continued to establish winemaking ventures.

TYPE

Red Wine, Zinfandel

Zinfandel is a black-skinned grape, but 85% of the wine produced is made into a rosy “White Zinfandel.” Red Zin is far more complex and bold, while still being light-bodied. It grows in popularity as winemakers continue to experiment with new styles and blends.