the vineyard avoided the kind of prolonged heat spells that often define Napa vintages in the modern era

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naturally sweet finish

For Release Winery picking dates are always determined solely on taste with the goal of letting each vintage show its unique style

Flowering started under ideal conditions but a late May rain event delayed flowering for a week

2023 Turley White Zinfandel (rose) Yarra Valley the vineyard avoided the kindWe select a few of our Zinfandel vines to pick early (at 19 brix) to make this vivid, dry ros. Pale rose petals and fraise du bois with a touch of petrichor on the nose. The palate is high in acid, low in alcohol, well structured and thoroughly refreshing. Fermented in stainless steel, then aged only in used French barriques. Though akin to Provenal ross in the way its made, this wine is distinctly Californian. White Zinfandel has a good heart but a