Turley Howell Mountain Zinfandel 'Dragon Vineyard' 2022 (750ml)
Product price
$69.99
Description
Turley Wine Cellars' 2022 Howell Mountain Zinfandel from the Dragon Vineyard is a concentrated expression of California's most distinctive red varietal. Howell Mountain, perched above the fog layer of Napa Valley, gives Zinfandel the elevation and diurnal temperature swing it needs to develop complexity without overripeness.
This wine announces itself with ripe blue and black fruit aromas layered with pomegranate, blueberry, and floral notes of violet, underscored by earthy minerals and subtle anise. On the palate it's dense and saturated without feeling heavy, the fruit intensity balanced by vibrant acidity and fine-grained tannins that coat the mouth with elegance. There's a brightness and lift that keeps the wine from feeling flat despite its concentration, and the finish lingers with impressive persistence. This is a wine built to age; give it a few years in bottle to let those tannins integrate fully and the flavors become more harmonious.
Product Details
| Category | Wine |
| Color | Red |
| Country | USA |
| Region | California |
| Subregion | Howell Mountain |
| Varietal | Zinfandel |
| Producer | Turley Wine Cellars |
| Vintage | 2022 |
| Size | 750 ML |
| Subtype | Still |
Expert Reviews
Medium to deep ruby in the glass, the 2022 Zinfandel Dragon Vineyard is chock-full of ripe, concentrated blue and black fruits on the nose with aromatic, floral energy. Aromas of pomegranate, blueberry, rhubarb and violets meld with conifer, turned earth and aniseed. The palate is generous and layered in its density, with staining and intense saturation, albeit with more lift and vibrancy than the nose would lead one to expect. The finish is lavish and impressive, with finely grained tannins and vibrant yet rounded acidity, concluding with a latency that suggests a few years in bottle after release will be well-served.