Category: | Red Wines |
Sub-Category: | Red Wines |
Producer: | Andremily |
Label Name: | Mourvedre |
Vintage: | 2020 |
Country: | United States |
Region: | Santa Barbara County (Slide Hill estate, Alta Mesa, Larner; fruit also from G2 in Paso Robles). |
Volume: | 750ml |
ABV: | 15.4% |
Grape(s): | Mourvedre 86%, Syrah 12%, Viognier 2%. |
Acidity: | 4 |
Tannins: | 4 |
Sweetness: | 1 |
Body: | 5 |
Length: | 5 |
Aroma Intensity: | 5 |
Best Temperature: | 16-18°C |
Awards/Ratings
Jeb Dunnuck 98 pts; Robert Parker's Wine Advocate 98 pts; Vinous 94 pts
Tasting Note
Dense boysenberry, blackberry and black cherry with violets, star anise, licorice, tar and savory/meaty notes. Concentrated, mineral core with powdery ripe tannins, bright acidity and a long, layered finish.
Food Pairing
Roasted or grilled lamb, braised short ribs, venison, mushroom risotto, aged cheddar; Korean BBQ (galbi), Chinese braised beef, char siu, Sichuan‑style braised dishes, mushroom hot pot.
Production Method
Fermented with ~75% whole clusters, co‑fermented with small Viognier addition; matured ~21 months in 50% new French oak barriques and 600L demi‑muids. Small‑lot artisanal winemaking.
Vineyard Info
Andremily (Jim Binns) is a boutique Santa Barbara Central Coast producer focused on Rhône varieties; sources fruit from estate Slide Hill plus Alta Mesa, Larner and top Central Coast sites. Renowned for powerful, terroir‑driven Mourvèdre and Syrah.