2019 Zinfandel Ueberroth

Ueberroth is one of the oldest of Turley’s Zinfandel vineyards. Located just a few miles north-west of Pesenti, you can smell the Pacific Ocean air from the top of the vineyard. These ungrafted, head-trained vines are planted on very steep limestone slopes. The high pH of the soil makes for a very high-acid wine, elevating the ripe fruit flavours from this historic certified organic vineyard. The wine is fermented with ambient yeast. 80% of the wine is aged for 15 months in used oak barriques, of which 80% are French (the rest American). Savoury nose and with a spine of glamorous, polished fruit. Really quite sophisticated and fresh. (JR)

The 2019 Zinfandel Ueberroth Vineyard, medium ruby-purple in color, explodes with gregarious stone fruit and berry preserves aromas, with earthy accents. The palate is silky and deeply fruited, with fresh, tricolored fruits and a perfumed, fresh finish. 2,052 cases produced.

The 2019 Zinfandel Ueberroth Vineyard is a powerhouse. It will appeal most to readers who enjoy potent, rich wines. Inky dark fruit, leather, spice, tobacco and dried herbs add to the wine's somber personality. As always, this old-vine Paso Robles conveys tremendous power, heft and substance.