{"title":"Producer Spotlight: Turley","description":"\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eCult and Boutique Uncorked works with many incredible producers, and we only stock those wines we are really committed to, and whose wines we endlessly and effortlessly support. One such mainstay is Turley Wine Cellars, a leading proponent of Zinfandel in the states, and especially old vines. They truly are masters of their craft, and, amongst their relatively large range of offerings, you can be sure every single one has its place.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eAnd place is a large element at their core. Under their operation, they have over 50, organic vineyards jotted across the Californian landscape, each with distinct growing conditions and terroir, of varying vine stock and age. Whilst Zinfandel is their penchant, they do produce some Cabernet, rarely some Sauvignon Blanc, and, in our opinion, one of the top Petite Sirahs (or Syrah, as they spell it) out of the entire US.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eLet's take a look at the defining features of their primary holdings:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(255, 128, 0);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTurley Estate Vineyard\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0876\/7684\/6415\/files\/Estate_750x450_eb0fd4b9-8e54-44ff-88d7-30fe111ea80b.png?v=1774345066\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe flagship vineyard, and home to the winery itself: this is where Turley started in 1998, and it is where Turley continues to be made. Located in Napa's Saint-Helena AVA, this primarily volcanic site is home to an array of younger plantings from the 1990s, featuring Zinfandel, Carignane, Petite Sirah, Trousseau, and Cinsault. Zinfandel is the star, and the rest are occasionally blended into their multi-site bottlings to help balance the profile if needed. Here, the wines are made with native yeasts, and aged 15months in barrel using both American and French oak to produce vibrant, spicey, boozy, heavy Zinfandels, which retain a high degree of pure fruit to help temper the intensity. Always a great place to start, and really indicative of classic Cali Zinfandel.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(255, 128, 0);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKirschmann Vineyard\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0876\/7684\/6415\/files\/Kirschenmann_750x450_31ccb8dd-e679-484f-913c-bf816fe11d01.png?v=1774345093\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eKirschmann (Cherry Man in German), is an altogether different site, and the one which is personally run and attended to year-round by Turley's head winemaker, T\u003cspan\u003eegan Passalacqua. Based down in Lodi, in the Mokelumne River AVA, the over century old vines thrive in the sandy loam and cool river breezes, producing wines of remarkable finesse and balance. The natural heat of the area brings forth fruit ripeness, the permeable ground and breezes from the Mokelumne River help enhance the acidity, and the old vines bring spice and herbal characters to the wine. Overall, they are more balanced and gentle than our next pick.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(255, 128, 0);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHayne Vineyard\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0876\/7684\/6415\/files\/Hayne_750x450_9794d519-ebef-47e4-9c53-ce43b5760bc0.png?v=1774345285\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eThe Hayne Vineyard is where power dominates, and it is often considered their most renowned. Here, back in Saint Helena, Zinfandel, Petit Sirah, and Cabernet Sauvignon, take root in the alluvial, volcanic, and gravelly soils — with some plantings dating back to 1902! In these warm yet wind-swept expanses, clusters of hand-harvested vines produce the paragon of Californian Zinfandel and Petite Sirah; the wines are deep, dark, inky, brooding, and ecstatically effulgent. Bold, coating tannins, meet with balanced acidity, ornately frame copious currants, dried flowers, leather, wet stone, and much, much, more.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(255, 128, 0);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDragon Vineyard\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0876\/7684\/6415\/files\/Dragon_750x450_65b4a1fe-9897-4d96-b246-b465706bd062.png?v=1774345896\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eOne of their highest elevated sites, Dragon Vineyard is perched upon Howell Mountain in Napa, whereby the young vinestock receives ample sunlight, which, in tandem with the rich, red volcanic rocks in the soils, lead to wines pre-destined to pair with bold food like rich stews and strong meats. The Zinfandels here are thick and expressive, with \u003cspan\u003edark fruits, raspberry, cherry, figs, spice, and black pepper. They are, also, Larry Turley's personal favourite in most vintages.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePesenti Vineyard\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0876\/7684\/6415\/files\/Pesenti_750x450_ee9c56d8-a5b9-4621-8f3f-49fe75f9e9e4.png?v=1774346118\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eThe Pesenti site down in Paso Roble's is one of the few to possess calcareous marine soils, making it as suitable for their rare Grenache offerings as it is Zinfandel. The name of the AVA this site is found in, is called Willow Creek, and this admittedly alludes to so much of its character: the twisted, gothic boughs function as a pure symbol of how this wine approaches the palate: dark, mysterious, and above all beautifully sad up front, yet, deep within the recesses, a plethora of youthful and vibrant red fruit frolics with puerile abandon.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eAs if the wines weren't enticing enough, their iconic design scores points in our books, and have drawn a lot of press, deciding to use their own unique bottle shape, which they believe reflects the character of their wines and their project.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eAt the end of last year, Christina Turley, the current Vice President and Director of Sales \u0026amp; Marketing over at Turley, jumped on our podcast: CB Conversations, to discuss her role, the world of wine, family heritage, and much more on \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cbuncorked.com\/collections\/producer-spotlight-turley\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(255, 128, 0);\"\u003eEpisode #20\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e, and you can browse their wonderful wines below.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"turley-dragon-vineyard-zinfandel-2022","title":"Turley, 'Dragon Vineyard' Zinfandel 2022","description":"\u003cp\u003eTurley crafts powerful Zinfandels, sometimes with small blend components. The 'Dragon Vineyard' is a 100% Zinfandel representation from one of their top sites in Napa's Howell Mountain AVA. The 2022 vintage shows big dark fruits, raspberry, cherry, figs, spice, and black pepper. It holds a firm tannic structure, expressing the mountain site with boldness and intensity from start to finish. Drinks great now, but will surely age gracefully for another 6-8 years.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"CB Uncorked","offers":[{"title":"1 x 750ml","offer_id":55690815471951,"sku":"CBU-0414","price":60.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"6 x 750ml","offer_id":55742391484751,"sku":"CBU-0415","price":348.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false},{"title":"12 x 750ml","offer_id":57282067956047,"sku":null,"price":720.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0876\/7684\/6415\/files\/turley-dragon-vineyard-zinfandel-label_b9de84bf-ade7-45ef-a8c1-84e96b821235.jpg?v=1754592890"},{"product_id":"turley-buck-cobb-vineyard-zinfandel-amador-county-2020","title":"Turley, 'Pesenti Vineyard' Zinfandel, 2022","description":"\u003cp\u003eTurley produce wines from so many wonderful old vine sites across California that is astounding how well they keep their quality up, and in a world where refinement of options is desirable, Turley none the less ensure that every wine they produce deserves its place. Their Pesenti Vineyard in 1920's Paso Robles brings a more savoury charm to the grapes grown there: Petite Syrah, Grenache, and Zinfandel of which this wine is made. The wine has brightness, florality, ripe raspberry, leather, and plenty of high toned spices in the finish.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"CB Uncorked","offers":[{"title":"12 x 750ml","offer_id":55700631847247,"sku":"CBU-0412","price":550.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0876\/7684\/6415\/files\/turley_pesentivineyardlabel.png?v=1770206042"},{"product_id":"turley-estate-vineyard-zinfandel-napa-valley-2020","title":"Turley, 'Estate Vineyard' Zinfandel 2020","description":"\u003cp\u003eRepresenting Turley's commitment to quality, this 2020 Estate Vineyard Zinfandel from Napa Valley is a true stunner. Red and black fruits mingle with hints of vanilla and spice, making this a robust yet balanced wine suitable for aging.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"CB Uncorked","offers":[{"title":"1 x 750ml","offer_id":55700631781711,"sku":"CBU-0416","price":42.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"6 x 750ml","offer_id":55700631814479,"sku":"CBU-0417","price":250.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0876\/7684\/6415\/files\/turley-estate-vineyard-zinfandel-napa-valley-label_da74834c-8bfa-442b-8ab5-ea3664d16be0.jpg?v=1754585123"},{"product_id":"turley-old-vines-zinfandel-lodi-2020","title":"Turley, 'Old Vines' Lodi Zinfandel 2020","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis Turley 'Old Vines' Zinfandel is a powerful yet balanced expression of the 50-130 year old vines in their Lodi vineyard. A rich palette of dark fruits like blackberries and cherries blend seamlessly with undertones of pepper, spice, and soft leather. Tannins are grippy but well-integrated, providing a lush mouthfeel that lingers long after each sip. Enjoy this wine with rich meat dishes or aged cheeses.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"CB Uncorked","offers":[{"title":"1 x 750ml","offer_id":55700632207695,"sku":"CBU-0418","price":30.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"6 x 750ml","offer_id":55700632240463,"sku":"CBU-0419","price":180.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0876\/7684\/6415\/files\/turley-old-vines-zinfandel-lodi-label_7ad6999d-53ae-4b9b-ad38-95496c9ca660.jpg?v=1754585123"},{"product_id":"turley-hayne-vineyard-petite-syrah-2021","title":"Turley, 'Hayne Vineyard' Petite Syrah 2021","description":"\u003cp\u003eOne of the most exciting wines on offer from Turley, and one of founder Larry Turley's personal favourites. Despite being known primarily for their Zinfandels, this Petite Sirah (or 'Syrah' for them) garners a lot of attention from critics and casuals alike; it hails from the first site ever acquired by Turley, and is responsible for their love of Napa's diverse terroir. Bold and coating tannins, balanced mid-acidity, definitive of Petite Sirah. On the nose and palate: deep, dark, inky and intense blackberry abounds, accented with copious currants, pine wood, dried lavender, crushed flowers, fresh leather, wet rock, and it has a very long finish laced with cacao nibs and powder.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"CB Uncorked","offers":[{"title":"1 x 750ml","offer_id":56209281745231,"sku":"CBU-0456","price":85.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"12 x 750ml","offer_id":56209281777999,"sku":"CBU-0457","price":975.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0876\/7684\/6415\/files\/TurleyHaynePS2021.png?v=1761143447"},{"product_id":"turley-estate-vineyard-zinfandel-2022-copy","title":"Turley, 'Estate Vineyard' Zinfandel 2022","description":"\u003cp\u003eTurley offers quality and precision across their entire range; and the 'Estate Vineyard' is the perfect place to start. Bold, juicy, ripe, and boozy — it is Napa Zinfandel through and through. The 2022 vintage provides ample fruit notes, sustained by leather and herbs, integrating zippy acidity and thick-grained tannins.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"CB Uncorked","offers":[{"title":"1 x 750ml","offer_id":56209951949135,"sku":null,"price":46.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false},{"title":"12 x 750ml","offer_id":56209951981903,"sku":"CBU-0455","price":550.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0876\/7684\/6415\/files\/turley-estate-vineyard-zinfandel-napa-valley-label_da74834c-8bfa-442b-8ab5-ea3664d16be0.jpg?v=1754585123"},{"product_id":"turley-kirschmann-zinfandel-2022","title":"Turley, 'Kirschmann' Zinfandel, 2022","description":"\u003cp\u003eAnother bold, expressive, and truly delicious wine from Turley. The 2022 Kirschenmann Zinfandel enchants the drinker with classic old vine charm, ripe red fruits (including cherry of course, from which the vineyard shares its name), roasted meats, spices, sandalwood, with a greatly balanced acidity and tannic structure.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"CB Uncorked","offers":[{"title":"12 x 750ml","offer_id":56925075407183,"sku":"CBU-0487","price":475.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0876\/7684\/6415\/files\/Untitled_2_5b914bde-0b9d-4da5-bfda-a242ce8f3fd4.png?v=1769684338"}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0876\/7684\/6415\/collections\/turleybottles.webp?v=1774352341","url":"https:\/\/cbuncorked.com\/collections\/producer-spotlight-turley.oembed","provider":"CB Uncorked","version":"1.0","type":"link"}