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2005 Victorie - El Dorado grand reserve

2005 Victorie - El Dorado "Grand Reserve"

Source: Mourvedre, Grenache and Syrah; El Dorado County

Harvest Date: September - October, 2005

Brix at Harvest: 25

Time in Barrel: 19 months

Type of Oak: Neutral French & American

Alcohol: 15.2%

Bottled: March 6, 2007

Production: 130 cases

Winemaker’s Notes: Called “Merlot of the Rhone ” by the winemakers of Crystal Basin Cellars, this wine shows depth, complexity and a rich, round mouthfeel along with hints of blueberries and the trademark dustiness of the Mourvedre varietal. This wine favors Bandol, the benchmark Mourvedre-based wine from France , but with the Sierra Foothill signature of lows tannins.

The grapes are from Fodhla Vineyard in Lotus and from Spanish Creek Ranch in Fair Play; 2 distinctive vineyards that are blended to perfection to acquire a rich fruit-forward classical Rhone styled wine.. Wines from these vineyards gain in complexity and depth each year as the vines mature.

Made in the Crystal Basin Cellars style of minimal handling and processing, this Mourvedre is approachable and delicious upon release, but should improve for up to 36 months after bottling, gaining complexity with age.