2018 Turtle Rock Vineyards Plum Orchard | Templeton Gap District AVA Paso Robles California 750ml

...Both the Grenache and Mataro are grown in decomposed sandstone that gives way to elegant red fruit and spice. We fermented with 50% whole cluster then aged for 22 months in 50% new French oak. This wine is handsomely full bodied but with fine, soft tannin and a lasting finish. 188 cases produced. | Turtle Rock Vineyards

Another Rhone-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. | 96 points, Jeb Dunnuck for jebdunnuck.com