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Wine Details
Price:
$20.00 per bottle
Description:
This rare Rhone variety is usually used for blending; under proper conditions, it produces a rich, fruity wine with good acidity and low, supple tannins and moderate body. A great wine wine lighter Mediterranean fare. A blend of grapes from Granite Hill Vineyard and Spanish Creek Vineyard. 2000 vintage was Gold medal winner at California State Fair, and Best of Variety of Region. Limited production.
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Varietal Definition
Mourvedre:
As long as the weather is warm, Mourvedre ably tolerates a wide variety of soils. It is popular across the south of France, especially in Provence, where it is responsible for the greatness of Bandol, and many a fine red Cotes-du-Rhone. It is often blended in Chateauneuf-du-Pape; Languedoc makes it as a varietal. Spain uses it in many areas, including Valencia. In the United States, Mourvedre remains a minor factor for now, pursued by a few wineries that specialize in Rhone-style wines. The wine it produces can be quite pleasing, with medium weight, spicy cherry and berry flavors and moderate tannins. It ages well.
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