2021 Turley Zinfandel Rattlesnake Ridge
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The 2021 Zinfandel Rattlesnake Ridge is a raw, powerful wine that very much reflects the wild, windswept personality of this site at 2,400 feet in elevation. Swaths of mountain tannin wrap around a core of dark fruit. Intense mineral and savory notes add complexity, while bright acids punctuate the salivating finish. It's a wine for readers who enjoy structured mountain reds.
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Antonio Galloni, Vinous
Erin Brooks, Wine Advocate
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The powerful 2021 Zinfandel Rattlesnake Ridge is scented of red and black cherries, lavender and dried herbs with streaks of graphite, although it continues to unwind as it spends time in the glass. The palate is full-bodied with generous, nuanced fruit balanced by refreshing acidity and grainy tannins, and it's youthfully coiled on the finish. Give it 3-5 years in bottle to unwind.
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.