Turley 'Dusi Vineyard' Paso Robles Zinfandel 2023

In Short

A full-bodied Paso Robles Zinfandel from old-vine Dusi Vineyard fruit, built on ripe plum and dark berry with pepper spice and balanced oak.

Quick Facts

• Region: Paso Robles, California
• Vineyard: Dusi Vineyard
• Variety: Zinfandel
• Style: Full-bodied red
• Best For: Grilled meat, hearty dinners, cellar-worthy

Why We Stock It

Turley's single-vineyard Zinfandels are a touchstone for what old Paso Robles vines can deliver without excess alcohol or extraction. The Dusi bottling sits at the bridge between fruit-forward immediate pleasure and enough structure to drink well over the next decade. We return to it because it tastes like the vineyard, not like a formula.

Tasting Profile

A concentrated wine that balances ripeness with spice and tannin.

• Aroma: Ripe plum and dark berry with white pepper and subtle oak
• Palate: Rich, jammy red fruit with balanced tannins and a hint of oak
• Structure & Finish: Medium to full body, good acidity, lingering spice and dark fruit on the finish

Winemaking

Fermented with native yeasts and aged in French and American oak, with time on the lees to build texture without overshadowing the vineyard character. The goal is a wine that shows the fruit first and the oak second.

Serving & Pairing

Serve at 64 to 67 degrees Fahrenheit, ideally decanted for twenty minutes to soften the tannins. Pair with grilled lamb or beef, charred tomato-based pasta, or a simple roasted chicken with herbs. The wine's spice and dark fruit cut through richness without overwhelming delicate dishes.

The Estate

Turley Wine Cellars is known for sourcing and vinifying old-vine Zinfandel from across California, working with established vineyards rather than their own holdings. The winery focuses on letting regional and vineyard character shape each wine.

Terroir

Dusi Vineyard sits on the eastern side of Paso Robles, where afternoon heat tempers into cool nights that preserve acidity in ripe fruit. The sandy loam and decomposed granite soils produce Zinfandels with natural pepper and spice notes that balance darker berry flavors.