Turley Wine Cellars 2023 Judge Bell Zinfandel - Amador County

The 2023 Turley Wine Cellars Judge Bell Zinfandel has garnered strong critical acclaim for its complexity, nuance, and distinctive regional character. Reviewers at Vinous awarded the vintage a 93–95 point range (finalizing at 94 points), praising it as an incredibly "classy wine" laced with red cherry fruit, spice, cedar, tobacco, incense, and mint, culminating in a bright, focused finish of dried herbs and pine. Renowned critic Jeb Dunnuck rated the wine a 93 out of 100, highlighting the "bright lift" it receives from its volcanic, iron-rich, and granitic soils. Dunnuck noted its refreshing, pure, and fruity profile—marked by cherry cordial, black raspberries, fresh flowers, and cinnamon—alongside its delicate, creamy texture. Overall, the consensus underscores this bottling as a highly successful expression of California's old-vine heritage, balancing Sierra Foothills intensity with surprising energy and site-driven focus.

750ml