Product Overview
Varietal Composition: 60% Grenache, 40% Mourvèdre
Appellation: Santa Ynez Valley AVA
Vineyards: Williamson-Doré Vineyard (Grenache), Emily's Vineyard (Mourvèdre)
Crush: 12% whole-cluster, 88% whole-berry destemmed
Aging: 20 months in 500L French oak puncheons, all neutral
Production: 372 cases
Winemaker: Bill Wathen
93 Points - Wine Spectator
"Handsomely structured and polished, with expressive flavors of raspberry, dried cherry, smoked meat and pepper that gather richness toward refined tannins. Grenache and Mourvèdre. Drink now through 2031. 372 cases made." -TF, 10/31/24
93 Points - Vinous
"The 2021 Cuvée Jeanne Marie Williamson-Doré Vineyard is a very pretty, understated wine. Crushed red berry fruit, pomegranate, rose petal, cinnamon and kirsch are all nicely lifted. The Cuvée is quite delicate in this vintage. I won’t be surprised if it fleshes out a bit more over the next few months, as it was just bottled." -AG, Jul/2023
93 Points - Wine Enthusiast
"A lighter hue in the glass, this blend of 60% Grenache and 40% Mourvèdre is always a solid food pairing for a wide range of cuisine. Aromas of black raspberry, purple roses and underlying char show on the nose. The palate is taut and loaded with bright flavors of raspberry, thyme and peppercorn." -MK, 7/1/24
91 Points - Jeb Dunnuck
"Kirsch, blackberries, peppery herbs, and some floral notes all define the 2021 Jean-Marie Cuvee Williamson-Dore Vineyard, a fruit-forward, charming blend of 60% Grenache and 40% Syrah. It has soft tannins, good balance, and lots of charm."
90 Points - Wine Advocate
"A blend of 60% Grenache and 40% Mourvèdre, the 2021 Cuvée Jeanne Marie Proprietary Red is a straightforward, charming take on a Rhône blend. It opens with a medley of dusty red and black fruit aromas accented by herbal, garrigue notes. On the palate, it is light to medium-bodied, offering plush, juicy fruit flavors and a savory undercurrent that carries through to the refreshing yet subtly sturdy finish." -ML, 10/10/24
