Turley Wine Cellars

Old vine Zinfandel & Petite Syrah are our passion.

  • About
  • Vineyard Details
  • Varieties Grown
  • About
    Turley Wine Cellars was founded by former emergency room physician Larry Turley in 1993. Because Larry has never met an old vine vineyard he didn’t like, Turley now makes 47 separate wines from 50 different vineyards, mostly Zinfandel and Petite Syrah, with many vineyards dating back to the late 1800’s. By focusing on old vine vineyards in particular, Turley aims to both create and preserve California’s unique winemaking culture. We invite you to visit our tasting room and patio: in the original Pesenti Winery, built in 1934 after the repeal of Prohibition. Surrounded by rolling hills of historic, organic, dry-farmed, head-trained vines growing in ancient seabed soils; our vineyard reflects generations of farming and winemaking. Join us to discover our old-vine Zinfandels and experience the heritage of this special place. Join us for a tasting by reservation or walk in daily.
  • Vineyard Details
    • Turley now makes 47 separate wines from 50 different vineyards, mostly Zinfandel and Petite Syrah, with many vineyards dating back to the late 1800’s. By focusing on old vine vineyards in particular, Turley aims to both create and preserve California’s unique winemaking culture.
    • First Date Planted: 1922
    • Last Date Planted: 2001
    • Row Orientations: Untrellised
    • Row Spacings: 10 x 10
    • Trellis Type: Head Trained
    • Rootstock: Own rooted or St. George
    • Irrigated/Dry Farmed: Dry Farmed
    • Soil Types: Calcareous, Limestone
    • Slope Description: Steep, hilly vineyard
    • Aspect: North, South, East and West
    • Harvest Method: Hand harvest
    • Wineries Supplied: None
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  • Varieties Grown
    • Zinfandel | 53 acres

    • Grenache Blanc | 6 acres

    • Grenache Blanc | 2 acres

    • Petite Sirah | 6 acres