2005 Mourvedre

This 2005 Mourvedre comes from a distinguished vineyard located in the Sierra Foothills. Not a well known varietal, there are only around 8 square kilometers of Mourvedre grown in California. You’ll find that our 2005 Mourvedre has a wild, gamey or earthy flavor, with pepper and soft red fruit flavors. It is about as inky as you can get, is high in tannin and alcohol and a favorite of both the winemaker and his assistants.

Barrel aged 21 months in American Oak. pH 3.63, alc 15.8%, 21 cases produced.

Suggested food pairings: Meat, esp. red and esp. grilled or stewed; Stew, esp with meat and/or vegetables; Sausage; Cheese, esp. Manchego or Blue; Steak, esp. grilled.