2007 Camp 4 Mourvedre
$28.00
Mourvedre is a variety commonly found in the Southern Rhone Valley in France and throughout Spain, where it’s known as Mataro. It is primarily used as a blending grape, adding depth and spiciness to other wines. On its own, it can range from very fruit forward to very ‘meaty’ and ‘earthy’.
The grapes for this wine also arrived late in the season and I decided not to inoculate with commercial yeast, choosing instead to monitor it closely to ensure no offer aromas were created. The final wine, I find, is a real pleasure to drink – full of brambly blackberry and raspberry fruit, tons of fresh white pepper, exotic sandalwood spices, a smidgen of ‘meatiness’ and a healthy dose of acid. Smooth and quite drinkable now, this wine will continue to develop and add complexity as it ages . . .
- Vineyard:
- Camp 4 Vineyard, Santa Ynez Valley
- Year:
- 2007
