HISTORY

Dragon Vineyard is an estate-farmed, certified organic vineyard. Planted at 2250 feet at one of the highest points on Howell Mountain, the vineyard sits well above the fog line and faces east, first to receive the soft morning sun. These important features, along with the rocky, red volcanic soil, make for a unique, full-bodied, powerful Zinfandel. This is often Larry’s favorite since it goes with what he most likes to cook: bold, flavorful, spice-laden meats laid over an open fire. There’s a reason Howell Mountain was the first designated sub-AVA in Napa Valley: the wines from this hallowed ridge are the most distinctive in the entire region.

VINTAGE SPECIFIC TASTING NOTES

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DETAILS

• AVA: Napa Valley

• Sub-AVA: Howell Mountain

• Soil: Volcanic

• Elevation: 2,250’

• Planting: 2000

• Varieties: Zinfandel

• Viticulture: Certified organic, hand harvested

• Fermentation: Native yeast

• Barrels: 80% used oak, 20% new, 80% French oak, 20% American

• Aging: 15 months in barrel

• Bottled unfined and unfiltered

• First Turley Vintage: 2002

• Serving Temp: 55-65ºF

• Release: Spring

• Accessibility: Limited, Member exclusive