Turley 'Pesenti Vineyard' Zinfandel, Paso Robles, California 2023
Turley Wine Cellars specializes in preserving California’s historic vineyards, and the Pesenti Vineyard in Paso Robles is one of their crown jewels. Planted in the 1920s on its own roots, these head-trained, dry-farmed vines produce deeply concentrated, site-specific Zinfandel. The Pesenti Vineyard is organically farmed and sits on calcareous soils, contributing structure and freshness to this otherwise bold expression.
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WINEMAKER: Tegan Passalacqua
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FARMING: Certified Organic; dry-farmed, head-trained old vines
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VARIETY: 100% Zinfandel
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TERROIR: The Pesenti Vineyard is located in the Templeton Gap district of Paso Robles. Vines are planted on steep hillsides of chalky limestone soils, with coastal breezes moderating the warm climate.
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VINIFICATION: Grapes are hand-harvested and fermented with native yeasts in small open-top fermenters. Manual punchdowns and gentle extraction preserve varietal character and vineyard expression.
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AGING: Aged for 12–15 months in a combination of new and neutral American oak barrels. Bottled unfined and unfiltered.
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TASTING NOTES: Explosive aromas of blackberry compote, dried mission fig, and star anise. The palate is bold and mouthfilling, with notes of black plum, clove, and dark chocolate. Lifted acidity from limestone soils carries through the long, powerful finish.
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FOOD PAIRINGS: Smoked brisket, grilled sausages, mole poblano, pizza with fennel sausage, or dry-aged burgers
Turley 'Pesenti Vineyard' Zinfandel, Paso Robles, California 2023
Turley Wine Cellars specializes in preserving California’s historic vineyards, and the Pesenti Vineyard in Paso Robles is one of their crown jewels. Planted in the 1920s on its own roots, these head-trained, dry-farmed vines produce deeply concentrated, site-specific Zinfandel. The Pesenti Vineyard is organically farmed and sits on calcareous soils, contributing structure and freshness to this otherwise bold expression.
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WINEMAKER: Tegan Passalacqua
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FARMING: Certified Organic; dry-farmed, head-trained old vines
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VARIETY: 100% Zinfandel
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TERROIR: The Pesenti Vineyard is located in the Templeton Gap district of Paso Robles. Vines are planted on steep hillsides of chalky limestone soils, with coastal breezes moderating the warm climate.
-
VINIFICATION: Grapes are hand-harvested and fermented with native yeasts in small open-top fermenters. Manual punchdowns and gentle extraction preserve varietal character and vineyard expression.
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AGING: Aged for 12–15 months in a combination of new and neutral American oak barrels. Bottled unfined and unfiltered.
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TASTING NOTES: Explosive aromas of blackberry compote, dried mission fig, and star anise. The palate is bold and mouthfilling, with notes of black plum, clove, and dark chocolate. Lifted acidity from limestone soils carries through the long, powerful finish.
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FOOD PAIRINGS: Smoked brisket, grilled sausages, mole poblano, pizza with fennel sausage, or dry-aged burgers