2022 / Willow Creek District Mourvedre

Aromas of raspberry fruits show trailing notes of violet, truffle and sweet amburana woodspice. The palate is soft and rounded with flavors of cranberry, cherry, plum spice and eucalyptus, while feral gamy accents are faithful to the Mourvèdre grape’s native charm. Supple textures gain a hint of tannic grip on a chewy yet nimble finish.

The 2022 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
7-day cold soak followed by fermentation in stainless tank
25% whole cluster cold soak and fermentation
Aged for 15 months in an average of 83% new oak
Includes 10% estate Syrah for added dimension and complexity

Analysis

Alc. 14.5%
TA .63
PH 3.41
Cases 28

2022 Willow Creek district Mourvedre

Tasting
Notes

The 2022 vintage opens with raspberry fruits that show trailing notes of violet, truffle and sweet amburana woodspice. The palate is soft and rounded with flavors of cranberry, cherry, plum spice and eucalyptus, while feral gamy accents are faithful to the Mourvèdre grape’s native charm. Supple textures gain a hint of tannic grip on a chewy yet nimble finish.

Reviews, Kind Words &

Accolades

Clean aromas of blackberry, blueberry and purple flower converge on the nose of this wine, which includes 10% Syrah. The palate is fresh and lively with strawberry, dark cherry and zippy white-pepper flavors.

—94 points, Matt Kettmann, Wine Enthusiast / April 2025

Sweet spice mixes with hints of cocoa and kirsch as the 2022 Mourvèdre blossoms in the glass. It sweeps across the palate with silken textures, guided by brisk acidity as citric-laced red and black fruits swirl throughout. Irony mineral tones linger along with a tinge of brown spice as the 2022 finishes gently tannic and long, leaving a tart raspberry concentration on the close.

—91 points, Eric Guido, Vinous / December 2024

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