Turley Juvenile Zinfandel 2023 (750ml) (JZ)

Turley Wine Cellars' Juvenile Zinfandel from California's 2023 vintage is a mid-weight red built for immediate enjoyment. The wine shows the vibrancy and forward appeal that have made Zinfandel a pleasure-drinking standard, with enough structure to reward a few years in the cellar if you're inclined to wait.

Bright red and purplish fruit jump out on the nose alongside lavender and spice, with leather notes adding a subtle earthiness. The palate is juicy and expressive, with good balance between fruit and tannin, the kind of wine that tastes as good as it smells. This is Zinfandel made to drink now, though it will hold its appeal through the mid-2020s without any trouble.