REGION
Contra-Costa County, California
VARIETAL
Zinfandel
TASTING NOTES
Hailing from head-trained vines planted in the deep dehli blow sands of Contra Costa. Engaging on the nose, with lifted aromas of dusty ripe red fruits, gingerbread spices, pomegranate, overall bright and lively. A rapturous wine with an utterly vibrant texture on the palate. Just downright delicious. -Winemaker's Notes
91-93pts - Vinous
"The 2022 Zinfandel del Barba is bright, nervy and nicely lifted. Crushed red berry fruit, chalk, mint and white pepper give the 2022 tons of vibrancy to match its mid-weight personality. I love the transparent energy here."
93pts - Wine Advocate
"Sourced from head-trained vines planted in 1980 on sandy soils, the 2022 Zinfandel Del Barba Vineyard is a light, elegant and approachable expression of Turley's substantial Zinfandel collection. Medium ruby in color, it is initially coiled and opens slowly into a bright, inviting nose with aromas of Earl Grey tea, licorice and red cherries, albeit with slightly less definition and clarity than found in other bottlings. The palate is medium-bodied, deeply red-fruited and lined with spicy, floral accents. The finish is long and perfumed, framed by clay-textured tannins and lifted, juicy acidity harnessed with an understated elegance."
(Organic)