This wine comes from the Picnic Hill block of the Story Vineyard in Shenandoah Valley. The head-trained, dry-farmed, and own-rooted vines were planted in 1907. The wine has the characteristic Amador bramble, structure & red fruit.
Info
Producer:
Vintage:
2023
Country:
United States
Region:
California
Appellation:
Amador
Variety:
Zinfandel
Color:
Red
Farming Practice:
Sustainable
Sizes Available
| Full Bottle | US-TUR-48-23 | 12/750ml |
Resources
Press & Reviews
Jeb Dunnuck
Score
93
Date
2026-06-30
"From volcanic iron-rich and granitic soils, the 2023 Zinfandel Judge Bell has bright lift with cherry cordial, black raspberries, fresh flowers, and bright spice, perhaps even cinnamon. Refreshing, pure, and fruity, it also has peachy stone fruit tones and a delicate, creamy texture."
Vinous
Score
93-95
Date
2024-12-19
"The 2023 Zinfandel Judge Bell Vineyard is laced with red cherry fruit, spice, cedar, tobacco, incense and mint. A wine of complexity and nuance, the Judge Bell has a lot going. Dried herbs, mint, incense and pine linger on the bright, focused finish. This is such a classy wine."
REVIEWS FROM PAST VINTAGES
Vinous
Score
91-93
Date
2023-01-01
Wine Advocate
Score
91
Date
2023-06-15