Turley ZAMPATTI VINEYARD ZINFANDEL 2021
- wa95
- v92-94
Category | Red Wine |
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Origin | California, Sonoma County |
Brand | Turley |
Located in Sonoma County, this vineyard is nearly hidden in downtown Santa Rosa, in the newly-created Fountaingrove AVA. Planted in 1915 on 2.5 acres, the vineyard is farmed organically by Alida Morzenti, granddaughter of the Zampattis. The Zinfandel vines are interspersed with little-known white grapes Palomino & Golden Chasselas, and planted on a cool sloping site with large rocks scattered throughout the warm Franciscan soils. The wines are balanced, aromatic, bright and beautiful.
Wine Advocate
- wa95
The 2021 Zinfandel Zampatti Vineyard has a deep ruby color and is loaded with very pretty scents of Morello cherries, orange peel, licorice, mint, cardamom and amaro. The medium-bodied palate is gently chalky and seamlessly energetic, with highly concentrated, nuanced fruit and a very long, spicy finish.
Vinous
- v92-94
The 2021 Zinfandel Zampatti Vineyard is endowed with terrific density and power. Blue/purplish fruit, licorice, mocha and lavender are all amplified. There's tons of richness and volume here, but the 2020 is still finishing malolactic fermentation and all the elements aren't fully put together. Even so, the potential is evident.