Mourvèdre 2021
It isn’t often we showcase single varietal Rhone wines, but this vintage was too exceptional to blend it away. This wine offers a delicate balance of blackberry and black pepper, with hints of rose and meat sprinkled throughout the palette.
Wine Specs
Vintage
2021
Varietal
Mourvèdre
Appellation
Texas
Aging
34 months, 30% New American Oak, 70% Neutral Oak
Bottling Date
October 8, 2024
Alcohol %
15.2
Wine Profile
Awards
Double Gold - 2025 San Francisco Chronicle Wine Competition
Vineyard Notes
77% Mourvèdre, 10% Cinsault, 5% Counoise, 3% Cabernet Sauvignon; Hossfly Vineyards, Tallent Vineyards, and Farmhouse Vineyards.
Production Notes
The 2021 vintage in Texas was an increasingly difficult year for our farmers, yet the result produced exceptional wines. Starting at the beginning of our growing season with an unprecedented snowstorm, the remaining part of the year was filled with harsh and unexpected weather patterns. Yields across all regions of the state were troubled with hail, disease pressures, and drastic plumets in temperature, resulting in smaller than a smaller than normal crop. For the vineyards that were able to produce, the quality was outstanding. Lower than normal temperatures throughout the picking season allowed for grapes to hang longer on the vine, increasing concentration and phenolic development. We are beyond pleased with the wines being produced in the 2021 vintage.
Food Pairing Notes
Beef short ribs, rabbit, shitake mushroom
Production
896 cases
Product Reviews
John Spencer
(Dec 29, 2024 at 9:43 PM)
A bit uncertain at first sip on opening, especially after noting the misplaced accent grave on the label, but after the recommended 30 minute decanting, the wine evolved into a mature, mellow, full bodied expression on the palate that nicely complemented the extended Christmas festivities.
WILLIAM B PURCELL
(Feb 18, 2025 at 4:30 AM)
The best Mourvedre I've ever had.