Turley

It's never too early for a Turley! Established in Napa Valley in 1993 by former emergency room physician Larry Turley, Turley Wine Cellars embodies a deep reverence for California's viticultural history. Under the direction of winemaker Tegan Passalacqua, the estate has become a leading custodian of neglected heritage sites, specializing in distinctive Zinfandel and Petite Syrah crafted from vines that often trace back to the late 1800s.

The defining advantage of these historical vineyards lies in their natural ability to self-regulate. While younger vines produce vigorous, high-yielding crops, deeply rooted and dry-farmed old vines naturally yield fewer grapes. This inherent restriction creates incredibly concentrated, complex, and balanced wines that serve as a true reflection of their unique terroir. For the wine collector and enthusiast, every bottle delivers a vibrant, deeply satisfying taste of agrarian history.

The flagship "Old Vines" cuvée remains a symbol of this rejuvenation philosophy, requiring vines to be a minimum of fifty years old to meet the estate's stringent historical standards. Beyond prestigious single-vineyard releases like the Pesenti, Deaver Ranch, and Brandlin Ranch Zinfandels, the winery also crafts exceptionally approachable expressions using younger vines from these same storied sites.