2021 Turtle Rock ‘Claude’s Cuvée’ Paso Robles Red Blend

WA95 The 2021 Claude’s Cuvée is a blend of 52% Syrah, 31% Graciano, 10% Mataro and 7% Grenache matured for 22 months in 70% new French oak. It has a perfume of wild berry jam, charcuterie, orange peel, aged balsamic and loads of spicy accents. The full-bodied palate is light on its feet with fine, powdery tannins and a focused spine of acidity, and it has a long finish with tremendous spicy layers. Its fruit is somewhat coiled from its recent bottling, but it opens dramatically as it airs in the glass, so give it 3-5+ years in bottle to unwind. 344 cases were made.