The red fruit side of Mourvedre is on display here, with macerated strawberry, soft vanilla and white pepper on the nose and in the mouth, with just a touch of smoky oak adding interest. Try this where you would use a Pinot Noir, but need a little pepper character to match your dish. A Platinum Award winner at the 2015 Winemaker Challenge International Wine Competition.
Hart Winery, Temecula Valley (California) Mourvedre 2012
By Rich Cook