Turley Cederman Vineyard Zinfandel 2023 (75cl, 15.4%)

A Zinfandel from Howell Mountain in Napa Valley, produced by Turley Wine Cellars and bottled at 15.4% ABV in a 750ml bottle. The fruit comes from Dragon and Rattlesnake Ridge vineyards planted at 2,250 to 2,600 feet elevation in volcanic soils. Turley Wine Cellars was founded in 1993 by Larry Turley and Helen Turley. The 2023 is predominantly Zinfandel with small amounts of Petite Syrah, fermented with 100% native yeast, aged in 20% new oak split 80% French and 20% American, and bottled unfined and unfiltered. The nose shows wild cherry, lavender, licorice, menthol, mocha, dried herbs and cedar. The palate is dark and concentrated, with ripe black raspberry, broad structured tannins, zesty acidity, briar patch, savory pepper and deep spice. The finish is long and smoky, with cedar, cracked black pepper and dried herb notes.