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2015 Turtle Rock James Berry Vineyard Maturin

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December 11, 2022 - $55

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RATINGS

96Jeb Dunnuck

...blockbuster nose of crème de cassis, blueberries, strawberries, violets, and rose petals gives way to a medium to full-bodied red that has impeccable balance, thrilling purity of fruit, and ultra-fine tannins.

94The Wine Advocate

...excellent, revealing aromas of creamy red and black berries, exotic spice and orange rind, followed by a full-bodied, textural palate that's nicely balanced and does a good job of integrating its oak.

93Vinous / IWC

Pungent black and blue fruits, potpourri, cracked pepper and woodsmoke on the intensely perfumed nose. Coats the palate with sweet blackberry and cherry compote and violet pastille flavors that pick up a hint of smoky minerals as the wine stretches out. The mineral quality enlivens the dark-fruit-driven, youthfully tannic finish, which clings with impressive clarity. The blend of power and energy here is pretty impressive.

REGION

United States, California, Central Coast, Paso Robles

Paso Robles AVA is midway between San Francisco and Los Angeles, and it is considered one of the West Coast’s most exciting winemaking regions. With its hot, sometimes searingly dry and sunny weather, it is especially good country for growing warm climate grapes such as Syrah, Grenache and Mourvedre. Because many Paso Robles wineries have been successful with blending these grapes into Rhone Valley-style wines, it is known as the Rhone zone of California. The AVA was created in 1983 and there are 32,000 vineyard acres. In late 2014 the AVA was divided into 11 smaller sub-appellations, so starting with 2015 vintages labeling will become more specific on Paso Robles wines, which will now also list sub-appellations. Located in San Luis Obispo County, Paso Robles, the town and its surrounding area, was traditionally a farming and ranching region. But from a few dozen wineries in the early 1990s to more than 200 today, the area is quickly becoming known for wine and risk-taking winemakers.