2022 Mourvèdre

Appellation

Santa Barbara County

Varietal

Mourvedre

Wine Enthusiast

Jeb Dunnuck

Vinous

Vineyard Sources

100% Rodney's Vineyard (Block O1) located on the Fess Parker Home Ranch in the Santa Ynez Valley

Barrel Aging

Aged 21 months in French oak puncheon barrels of which 33% is new

Cooperage

Atelier, Ermitage

Technical Data

Composition

100% Mourvèdre

Alcohol %

14.3

Acidity

0.553 g/100mL

3.80

Harvest Brix

25.6

Harvest Date

10/13/22

Production

331 cases

Description

If you are a Cabernet Sauvignon fan, you would be missing out if you didn't give Mourvèdre a try. This wine is a rustic full-bodied alternative originating from Spain. Black cherry and wild black raspberry are prominent on the nose, followed up by leather, scorched earth and vanilla with a hint of rose petal. Bold black cherry and plum flavors are complemented by wild thyme, cinnamon, vanilla and baking chocolate on the palate.

Pair this Mourvèdre with barbecue, pork shoulder or beef short ribs. For a vegetarian alternative, try a wild rice and shiitake / portobello mushroom based dish.

Wine Critic Reviews

"Rustic aromas of smashed cherry and berry meet with thyme and leather on the nose of this bottling. The palate is savory with flavors of game and pepper, and there's a leathery structure to hold the cranberry and dried cherry in check." ~ Wine Enthusiast "...a plum/ruby hue and a classic Mourvèdre nose of savory red and black fruits, spice, flowers, and butcher shop-like nuances. It's beautifully textured, medium-bodied, seamless, and polished, with light tannins. This beautifully done wine will drink well over the coming 7-8 years. Drink 2025-2033." ~ Jeb Dunnuck "The 2022 Mourvèdre Rodney's Vineyard is a savory, earthy red. Black raspberry, black tea, leather, black pepper, stemmy herbs and bitter orange peel gain traction through the finish with a kick of dusty tannin." ~ Antonio Galloni's Vinous