Turley, Cinsault, "Bechtoldt Vineyard"
Staff Pick
Organic

Turley, Cinsault, "Bechtoldt Vineyard" - 2022

Item # 40766 750mL

Planted in 1886, this Cinsault from the Bechtholdt vineyard is the oldest of its kind in the country—perhaps even beyond. The vines are gnarly, head-trained and planted on their own roots. The wine is light-bodied, tart, perfumed, and extremely well balanced.

This item is currently out of stock.
Send me an email when this is back in stock.
Free shipping on first web orders over $299
Color
Red
Vintage
Country
USA
Region
Producer
Grape Variety
This item is featured in a tasting on: tasting date
This item is featured in: WineClub
This item is featured in AstorCenterClass at Astor Center

Item Notes

  • Limited Production: Only 1 bottle(s) per customer

Production Methods

Organic

Organic

Practicing Organic

Wine made from grapes grown without synthetic pesticides, fertilizers and herbicides in the vineyard.


Need Help Deciding? Get personal recommendations from our staff

Staff Pick Notes

Turley Wine Cellars is deservedly renowned for some of California’s best big, bold Zinfandels and Petite Sirahs. It’s a pleasant surprise to discover this Cinsault, which displays Turley’s elegant touch. This wine is vinified from fruit gathered in the old Bechtold Vineyard in Lodi. First planted in 1886, Bechtold is America’s oldest running Cinsault vineyard. These ancient vines grow grapes of concentration and character. As with all of Turley’s collaborators, Bechtold is farmed organically. The wine is clear in complexion and gives off aromas of berries, flowers, and sweet spices. The palate is soft and silky in texture and shows flavors of spiced cherries. The bright acidity and low ABV(12.6%) makes this just the thing to satisfy the new wave of wine lovers who seek the lighter, more crushable reds. A hangout with friends wine.

- CP

Glossary

California

California makes more wine than any other state in the United States. Not only does the state grow a variety of noble grape varieties like Pinot Noir, Merlot and Cabernet Sauvignon, there are also plantings of lesser-known varieties such as Nebbiolo, Roussanne and Mourvèdre to name just a few.


Sign up. Get 10% Off.

Get a promo code for 10% off when you sign up for our emails.

Offer available to new subscribers. Cannot be combined with any other offers. Does not apply to items on sale, solid cases, corporate orders, or orders containing an item priced at more than $10,000.