Turley Kirschenmann Vineyard Zinfandel 2019 (75cl, 15.2%)

A field-blend Zinfandel from Turley Wine Cellars, sourced from century-old vines in the Mokelumne River AVA of Lodi, California. Kirschenmann Vineyard is planted on ungrafted, own-rooted vines dating to 1915 in silica-rich sandy soils, and is the only vineyard personally owned and farmed by winemaker Tegan Passalacqua. The wine is dominated by Zinfandel with small plantings of Mondeuse, Cinsault and Carignane, fermented with native yeasts; the vineyard is certified organic. Aromas of tarry reduction give way to red raspberry, blueberry and dried flowers, with perfumed floral complexity. The palate is soft and immediate, with ripe blue fruits, red raspberry, sweet baking spice, blood orange, rustic blackberry and minty undertones. The finish is earthy and moderately long, with dried spice, dark fruit and a subtle mineral quality.