Bit of a natty style Mourvèdre. A little side-of-the-glass foam upon pouring (I double decanted because of lots of loose, floaty sediment). Lots of pink grapefruit rind on the nose. That, plus the 12% alcohol, indicates purposefully picked prior to full ripeness. Fresh and quite zingy in the mouth. Tart red berry fruit. You tell its quality fruit because it still manages to linger on the palate despite less than optimal ripeness. Fun to try, but not a repeat purchase. I feel like the winemaker here was more interested in making a statement than in making wine.
Bit of a natty style Mourvèdre. A little side-of-the-glass foam upon pouring (I double decanted because of lots of loose, floaty sediment). Lots of pink grapefruit rind on the nose. That, plus the 12% alcohol, indicates purposefully picked prior to full ripeness. Fresh and quite zingy in the mouth. Tart red berry fruit. You tell its quality fruit because it still manages to linger on the palate despite less than optimal ripeness. Fun to try, but not a repeat purchase. I feel like the winemaker here was more interested in making a statement than in making wine.
Aug 12th, 2025
Was hoping for more of a Bandol quality. Disappointing on that front, but still exciting.
Was hoping for more of a Bandol quality. Disappointing on that front, but still exciting.
Sep 19th, 2021
Smooth in the mouth, but spice and herbs and gamey-ness add complexity. Minerals and soil join the plums on a ride!
Smooth in the mouth, but spice and herbs and gamey-ness add complexity. Minerals and soil join the plums on a ride!
May 20th, 2021
Lime Kiln Valley, Central Coast, California, USA
