2020 Turtle Rock ‘Plum Orchard’ Red Blend Paso Robles

Winemaker Notes:  Our Plum Orchard is a co-ferment of Grenache and Mataro. The two varietals are grown in decomposed sandstone that gives way to elegant fruit and spice. Barrel aged for 22 months in 50% new French oak. It's a lustrous ruby in color with a bouquet of strawberries and crushed violet petals. This medium to full bodied wine is soft and succulent with acidity that carries the juicy red fruit. Cases produced 272. Enjoy now until 2031.

Composition 68% Grenache, 32% Mataro

Vineyard Plum Orchard

Aging 22 months in new and neutral French oak

Appellation Templeton Gap

CRITICAL ACCLAIM

Jeb Dunnuck - "Another Rhône-like release is the 2018 Plum Orchard, which is 87% Grenache and 13% Mataro brought up in a mix of barrels. Black raspberries, blackberries, peppery garrigue, orange blossom, and plenty of spice give way to a full-bodied Grenache with distinct minerality, terrific mid-palate depth, and a fresh, focused style that’s going to evolve for 10-12 years."