roasted plums and black peppercorn spice

The later picking also increases must weight resulting in a more full-bodied wine

Arrival DK - nov 2023

Irrigation demand was low due to the mild conditions

What an eye-opening wine it is

2021 Turley Kirschenmann Zinfandel Pinot Gris roasted plums and black peppercornHISTORY The Kirschenmann Vineyard is close to our hearts as our winemaker, Tegan Passalacqua, owns and farms this vineyard. The ungrafted vines were planted in 1915 in the silica rich sandy soils of the east side of the Mokelumne River AVA. Thanks to the rivers cool waters and delta breezes, these head trained, dry farmed vines are constantly protected from the heat. In the grand tradition of old vine field blends, the vineyard has small amounts of