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2023
Mourvèdre

Amador County


Mourvèdre is a famously quirky grape that, despite it's French name, is thought to have originated from Spain. In Spain it is called Mataro or Monastrell, but is more widely known by its French name. We decided to purchase Mourvèdre grapes from two vineyards and vinify them separately, then blend them together. We also added a splash of Syrah and Grenache to make a rich, complex Rhône style wine, but with bright fruit front and center. Earth and tobacco notes are complemented by moderate tannins to make this a great food friendly wine.


Alcohol Content: 12.7% by Volume

788 Bottles Produced


Retail Conspiracy Club Prices
$34.00 $30.60 | 28.90 | 27.20

Tasting Notes

2024-11-03

We had the fall 2024 Conspiracy Club new wine releases all set until we opted to taste this Mourvèdre before sending out the announcement. We're so glad that we did! This wine has some really interesting characteristics, especially for being so young. Moderate tannins provide a backdrop to well balanced fruit and Earthiness. The added Syrah perks up the fruit a touch while the Grenache adds a bit of cherry notes to the aromatics. Even the freshly opened bottle was very approachable, but the wine's complexity really became present when allowed to breath for a few minutes in the glass.

Wine Status

Closed: needs aging
Wine is drinking well, but still young Drinking well, but young
Peaking
Drinking well, but mature
Past Prime
2023 Barbera wine bottle photo

Composition

50%

Mourvèdre

La Mesa Vineyards

Brix pH TA
23.0 3.78 0.58

25%

Mourvèdre

Zula Mae Vineyards

Brix pH TA
23.0 3.6 0.55

17%

Syrah

Sentinel Oak Vineyards

Brix pH TA
22.5 3.5 0.65

8%

Grenache Noir

La Mesa Vineyards

Brix pH TA
21.3 3.65 0.35

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