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Our Curent Releases...Mourvedre
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.
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