Sean Boyd nailed this Mourvèdre! Smoke, tar, blackberry compote, and wildflowers with a touch of salty sea air. In fact, I just want to keep my nose in the glass! I expected something big, like a Bandol. This is certainly relatively full-bodied, but the fruit, lean tannins, and a touch of succulent acidity are harmonious. I suspect this will easily cellar another 7-9 years. Paired with duck breast and asparagus and wild mushrooms.
Sean Boyd nailed this Mourvèdre! Smoke, tar, blackberry compote, and wildflowers with a touch of salty sea air. In fact, I just want to keep my nose in the glass! I expected something big, like a Bandol. This is certainly relatively full-bodied, but the fruit, lean tannins, and a touch of succulent acidity are harmonious. I suspect this will easily cellar another 7-9 years. Paired with duck breast and asparagus and wild mushrooms.
Apr 27th, 2018
Love this wine. Last one I picked up from trip out to Eastern Washington in 2012. This has opened up so nicely smokey deep berries on the nose. Deep rich finish lingering blackberry, vanilla and a hit of whiskey. Nicely balanced definitely plenty of life left.
Love this wine. Last one I picked up from trip out to Eastern Washington in 2012. This has opened up so nicely smokey deep berries on the nose. Deep rich finish lingering blackberry, vanilla and a hit of whiskey. Nicely balanced definitely plenty of life left.
Sep 19th, 2016
2012 Rotie "Dre" Mourvèdre. Blueberry, white pepper, leather, green herb. Delicious infanticide.
2012 Rotie "Dre" Mourvèdre. Blueberry, white pepper, leather, green herb. Delicious infanticide.
Dec 30th, 2015
#Mourvedre with nice bright fruit and hints of mineral and salinity.
#Mourvedre with nice bright fruit and hints of mineral and salinity.
Oct 30th, 2015
Mason Balistreri 
Sommelier, International Wine Guild; Balistreri Vineyard; Sales, Joy Wine and Spirits
9.4
Hard to pin down, and super intriguing, this wine displays lavender, coffee and stewed fruits on the nose. The body is huge but remains balanced with graceful acidity.
Hard to pin down, and super intriguing, this wine displays lavender, coffee and stewed fruits on the nose. The body is huge but remains balanced with graceful acidity.
Apr 14th, 2015
smooth & restrained, alcohol isn't obvious even though it is the highest of the bunch
smooth & restrained, alcohol isn't obvious even though it is the highest of the bunch
Apr 9th, 2013
Brand new release. Great stuff. Really dark and fruit dominant, great spice, some tobacco. This wine is going to be good for a long time. 100% Wallula Vineyard, 50% Whole Cluster, Single Varietal Mourvèdre. Great stuff, really. Doesn’t finish hot at all.
Brand new release. Great stuff. Really dark and fruit dominant, great spice, some tobacco. This wine is going to be good for a long time. 100% Wallula Vineyard, 50% Whole Cluster, Single Varietal Mourvèdre. Great stuff, really. Doesn’t finish hot at all.
Oct 19th, 2017
Wow. Lovely.
Nov 17th, 2019
Took 1 1/2 hours in a decanter to open up. Dark blue fruit, moderate tannins. Luckily poured off half for tomorrow.
Took 1 1/2 hours in a decanter to open up. Dark blue fruit, moderate tannins. Luckily poured off half for tomorrow.
Dec 31st, 2017
Interesting pure Mouvedre. Soon to be released.
Interesting pure Mouvedre. Soon to be released.
Aug 22nd, 2016
Washington, USA
