Turley Fredericks Zinfandel

The Century-Old Soul of Sonoma’s Historic Moon Mountain

Step into a living piece of California winemaking history with Turley Fredericks Vineyard Zinfandel. Tracing its roots back to an original planting in 1937, this legendary organic estate vineyard is nestled along the rocky, steep slopes of the Moon Mountain District, perched high above the Sonoma Valley. Maintained under the premier stewardship of Turley Wine Cellars, this single-vineyard bottling is highly prized by collectors for its rare combination of ancient-vine depth and high-altitude, volcanic brightness, delivering an uncompromised masterclass in old-school Sonoma power.

The extraordinary depth of Fredericks Vineyard stems from its unique geography and historic viticulture. Planted at elevations climbing up to 900 feet in red, iron-rich volcanic soils, these ancient, dry-farmed contour-vines endure intense daytime sun balanced by chilly mountain air currents. Because these centenarian vines naturally produce microscopic yields of highly concentrated fruit, master winemaker Tegan Passalacqua utilizes gentle, native yeast fermentation and ages the wine in select French and American oak barrels. This careful, low-intervention approach ensures that the natural, wild mountain personality of the site shines through cleanly without being masked by heavy oak.

Taste Profile & Pairings

• The Profile: Opaque ruby-red with deep violet hues. It features a remarkably concentrated full body, a velvety, texturally rich mid-palate, and a powerful yet seamless framework of fine-grained mountain tannins backed by a striking hit of natural, high-altitude acidity.

• Flavor Highlights: An expressive, perfume-forward nose of wild boysenberries, ripe black cherries, and sweet raspberries effortlessly opens into a multi-layered palate loaded with crushed black pepper, dark licorice, cocoa powder, and a distinct touch of dried sage and lavender.

• The Finish: Immensely long, focused, and warming, concluding gracefully with a clean, mineral-driven dry finish and lingering traces of exotic baking spices.

• Perfect Food Pairings: This heavily structured, spice-driven old-vine red demands rich, savory dishes. It pairs flawlessly alongside slow-cooked beef short ribs, fire-roasted lamb chops, grilled wild boar sausages, wood-fired duck breast with a cherry reduction, or deeply aged hard cheeses.

• Serving Suggestion: Given its immense concentration and mountain-grown heritage, allowing this powerful Zinfandel to breathe in a decanter for 45 to 60 minutes before pouring will beautifully unlock its complex volcanic minerality and deep black-fruit aromatics.

Product Specifications

• Size: 750ml Bottle

• Region: Moon Mountain District, Sonoma Valley, California, USA

• Wine Type: Dry Red Wine (Single-Vineyard Estate)

• Grape Variety: 100% Zinfandel (Planted in 1937)

• Vineyard Status: 100% Certified Organic & Dry-Farmed

• Alcohol by Volume (ABV): 15.0%–15.5% (Depending on vintage)

Standing as a magnificent monument to California's pre-Prohibition old-vine heritage, Turley Fredericks Vineyard Zinfandel over-delivers a bold, multi-layered tasting experience, making it an exceptional showpiece for special occasions, high-end steak nights, or any serious collector's cellar.