Turley "Judge Bell" Zinfandel - 2021

Name: Turley "Judge Bell" Zinfandel
Brand: Turley
SKU: 48105
Price: 46.96 USD
Availability: InStock

Item # 48105 750mL

This wine comes from the Picnic Hill block of the Story Vineyard in Shenandoah Valley. The head-trained, dry-farmed, and own-rooted vines were planted in 1907. The wine has the characteristic Amador bramble, structure and red fruit aromas on the palate.

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Color

Red

Vintage

2021

Country

USA

Region

California

Sub-Region

Amador

Producer

Turley

Grape Variety

Zinfandel

Limited Production: Only 1 bottle(s) per customer

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