Winemaker Notes
There is a warmth and invitation to the nose that is a signature of Mourvèdre, with notes of currant reduction, sarsaparilla, sun warmed chaparral, and new leather. The mouth is both deep and well delineated, with flavors of plum compote, salty brown butter, dates, bay, licorice, and cola. The tannins are cloaked in fruit and the finish vibrant and fresh.
Blend: 33% Mourvèdre, 31% Syrah, 26% Grenache, 6% Cinsaut, 2% Vaccarese, 2% Counoise
Professional Ratings
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Wine Spectator
A tightly coiled red, offering an iron-tinged spine, with loam and spice accents to the fleshy black plum and blackberry core, which takes on anise details. Finishes with broad, structured tannins. Mourvedre, Syrah, Grenache, Cinsaut, Counoise and Vaccarese. Best after 2026. 3,400 cases made.
With bold fruit flavors and accents of sweet spice, Grenache, Syrah and Mourvèdre form the base of the classic Rhône Red Blend, while Carignan, Cinsault and Counoise often come in to play. Though they originated from France’s southern Rhône Valley, with some creative interpretation, Rhône blends have also become popular in other countries. Somm Secret—Putting their own local spin on the Rhône Red Blend, those from Priorat often include Merlot and Cabernet Sauvignon. In California, it is not uncommon to see Petite Sirah make an appearance.
