Category: | Red Wines |
Sub-Category: | Red Wines |
Producer: | Andremily |
Label Name: | Mourvedre |
Vintage: | 2018 |
Country: | United States |
Region: | Santa Barbara County, California (Alta Mesa, Larner, Watch Hill) |
Volume: | 750ml |
ABV: | 15.6% |
Grape(s): | 85% Mourvedre, 12% Syrah, 3% Viognier |
Acidity: | 3 |
Tannins: | 4 |
Sweetness: | 1 |
Body: | 5 |
Length: | 5 |
Aroma Intensity: | 5 |
Best Temperature: | 16-18°C |
Awards/Ratings
Robert Parker's Wine Advocate: 98/98+; Jeb Dunnuck: 99; Vinous: ~93; Wine Spectator: ~95. (Critic scores from 2021 reviews
Tasting Note
Blue- and black-fruit (blackberry, blueberry, black cherry) with violets, pepper, tar, cigar-box and gamey/meaty nuances. Full-bodied, dense and savory with ripe, silky tannins, dark spice and a long, savory finish.
Food Pairing
Western: grilled ribeye, roast lamb, braised short ribs, oxtail stew. Asian: Korean BBQ (bulgogi), Cantonese roasted duck/char siu, Sichuan beef, Malaysian beef rendang, miso-glazed aubergine.
Production Method
Approximately 75% whole-cluster fermentation; 21 months élevage in French oak (50% new barriques and 600L demi-muids, 50% used). Small-lot vinification with partial destemming and extended aging before bottling.
Vineyard Info
Andremily, founded 2012 by winemaker Jim Binns (formerly Sine Qua Non assistant), is a boutique Central Coast producer sourcing Alta Mesa, Larner and Watch Hill vineyards; known for limited-production Rhône-style wines.