2024 / Willow Creek District Mourvedre
A wonderfully distinct, savory style of Mourvèdre that trades heavy weight for earthy, herbal complexity. It opens with dried sage and crushed fennel seed, balanced by subtle, delicate whispers of elderflower, barberries, and iris. The fruit character mirrors this complexity, opening with a sharp pop of tart Morello cherry, then evolves into Red Bartlett pear and rustic licorice root. Soft, gentle tannins guide the earthy mid-palate toward a long, smooth finish brushed with a hint of molasses.
The 2024 Mourvèdre was painstakingly curated with organic farming practices, small-batch winemaking and a reverence for site expression
- Flat to gentle slopes at Block 1
- Mourvèdre from Clone 369
- Calcareous limestone and clay loam
- Elevation range of 1,270 to 1,295 feet
- 12 miles from the Pacific Ocean
- Organically farmed vines
Vinification
- A special selection from one 228-liter new French oak barrel
- Cold soak maceration followed by fermentation in stainless tank
- 25% whole cluster inclusion
- Aged for 16 months in an average of 18% new French oak
Analysis
- Alc. 14.1%
- TA .56
- PH 3.60
- Cases 25
Reviews, Kind Words &
Accolades
Pleasing aromas of pine forest, sappy resinous herbs and lavender are supported with rich layers of red and black cherries and wild berries. Fine tannins and generous acidity. Drink or hold.
—93 points, Courtney Humiston, jamessuckling.com / August 2026
Explore More
You Might
Also Enjoy
