Product Overview
Winery's Notes
"Given our rocky, well-drained soils and warm, dry climate, El Dorado County is an ideal home for Mourvedre. Often considered a varietal meant for blending,Mourvedre has deep roots in California winegrowing history. Cuttings were brought to California in the 1860’s in what was known as the Pellier Collection that found their way to various foundational wineries post-Gold Rush, which (lucky for us!) included our founder James Skinner.
Made up of numerous small lots and varying clonal material, we want to produce a Mourvedre that is upright, poised and luscious, while embracing a little bit of Mourvedre’s funky pizazz. Picking at absolutely perfect ripeness is key, followed by meticulous hand-sorting, gentle handling and careful tannin management. We employ significant amounts of whole cluster, and handle our native fermentation with the remontage technique; gentler on the berries, but aggressively more aerobic for the juice, encouraging high CO2 production which both protects and bolsters our aromatic profile.
This Mourvedre is plummy and floral layers over a foundation of spiced fig and fo. Creamy, bodacious blackberry framed by a stone-fruity brightness that gives this wine tremendous tension. Supple tannins and silky mouthfeel definitively answers the question... “Why Mourvèdre?” hands down."
Varietal Composition: 100% Mourvèdre
Appellation: El Dorado AVA
Aging: 10 months sur lie in French oak, 30% new
Production: 554 cases
