2017 Zinfandel Lodi Dogtown Vineyard
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The 2017 Zinfandel Dogtown Vineyard is just as pretty as it was in barrel. Bright and floral, the 2017 shows very good energy. Sweet red cherry, blood orange, mint, white pepper and sweet spice are all laced together in this medium-bodied Zinfandel. The Dogtown is lithe, vibrant and classy.
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Antonio Galloni, Vinous
Antonio Galloni, Vinous
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The 2017 Zinfandel Dogtown Vineyard has a pale to medium ruby-purple color and is scented of soft yellow peach, sliced blueberry, boysenberry and crushed black cherries with a core of licorice and exotic spice plus hints of charcuterie and granite. Medium-bodied, it gives a great core of ripe fruits with loads of spicy accents and earthy hints—very concentrated in the mouth, with great juicy acidity and firm, fine, grainy tannins, finishing very long and very layered. 450 cases produced.
One of the more compelling wines in this range, the 2017 Zinfandel Dogtown Vineyard is intensely aromatic and striking in its beauty. Succulent red cherry, mint, hard candy, sweet spice, orange peel and floral notes are nicely lifted. The Dogtown is one of the most expressive 2017s in the lineup today.
About the producer
Founded in 1993, Turley Cellars is a leading name in California Zinfandel and Petite Syrah. The winery has helped preserve the state’s old-vine heritage, farming historic vineyards organically and producing distinctive single-vineyard wines known for their character and longevity.