Turley Kirschenmann Vineyard Zinfandel 2023
Turley Kirschenmann Vineyard Zinfandel 2023
92-94 points Vinous Media
Drinking window: 2027 - 2038
The 2023 Zinfandel Kirschenmann Vineyard is one of the best wines I have tasted from this site, as it has more textural depth and resonance than is typically the case. As always, the Kirschenmann Zinfandel is aromatic and lifted. In 2023, it is a bit more complex and nuanced than it often is. Bright red-toned fruit and floral overtones linger. This is such a pretty wine.
Once again, proprietor Larry Turley and longtime winemaker Tegan Passalacqua presented a captivating collection of wines rooted in the important legacy of historic vineyards in California. Year in, year out, this is one of my favorite tastings anywhere in the world, as the wines are so vivid, so imbued with the essence of place. Two thousand twenty-three is an exceptional vintage here, the sort of vintage where choosing which wines to focus on will be challenging, in the best sense of the term. The new Hayne Cabernet Sauvignon is truly special.