Most of this wine is sourced from the Sol Rouge vineyard in Lake County’s deep red soil. If you’re a fan of fresh roasted dry process coffee, you’re going to enjoy this wine. The initial aroma has that incredibly bright earthiness that I love in my coffee cup, and just like the coffee, it gives way to fruit and spice aromas with some air time. Spiced fruit, anise and rich toasty oak flavors are heightened by bright black pepper and racy acidity, which makes for a blooming finish that lingers long. Barbeque is definitely in order here! Contains 15% Syrah and 1% Grenache.
Vie Winery, North Coast (California) Mourvedre 2011
By Rich Cook