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Mourvèdre
Mourvèdre
Mourvèdre
Wandering through the wildest terrains requires a thick skin and a sturdy backbone. Standing tall against the wind, I offer a rustic embrace to anyone brave enough to climb the rugged peaks of flavor with me.
Wandering through the wildest terrains requires a thick skin and a sturdy backbone. Standing tall against the wind, I offer a rustic embrace to anyone brave enough to climb the rugged peaks of flavor with me.
Wandering through the wildest terrains requires a thick skin and a sturdy backbone. Standing tall against the wind, I offer a rustic embrace to anyone brave enough to climb the rugged peaks of flavor with me.
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Sun-Loving Reds
Body
Big & Bold
Tannins
Serious Grip
Acidity
Vibrant Balance
Sugar
Savagely Dry
Why you'll like me
Why you'll like me
I'm bold
I'm meaty
I'm complex
If you're tired of polite, fruity juices that fade into the background, I'm your rugged salvation. I bring a meaty richness and wild herbal depth that others simply can't manufacture. I'm the one you call when you want a wine that chews back. My structure is legendary, built to survive the apocalypse or just a really hearty steak dinner.
If you're tired of polite, fruity juices that fade into the background, I'm your rugged salvation. I bring a meaty richness and wild herbal depth that others simply can't manufacture. I'm the one you call when you want a wine that chews back. My structure is legendary, built to survive the apocalypse or just a really hearty steak dinner.
If you're tired of polite, fruity juices that fade into the background, I'm your rugged salvation. I bring a meaty richness and wild herbal depth that others simply can't manufacture. I'm the one you call when you want a wine that chews back. My structure is legendary, built to survive the apocalypse or just a really hearty steak dinner.
Why maybe not
I'm tannic
I'm gamey
I'm intense
I'm not here to coddle your palate with sweet whispers. My tannins can feel like a sandpaper massage if you aren't ready for them. Sometimes I get a little funky-and not always in a good way-smelling a bit like a barnyard if I'm not treated right. If you want smooth and simple, go find a Merlot to cry on.
I'm not here to coddle your palate with sweet whispers. My tannins can feel like a sandpaper massage if you aren't ready for them. Sometimes I get a little funky-and not always in a good way-smelling a bit like a barnyard if I'm not treated right. If you want smooth and simple, go find a Merlot to cry on.
When drinking, notice this
Dark color
Savory notes
High tannins
Look for a deep, brooding darkness in the glass that warns you of the intensity to come. You will likely sense a savory edge, something akin to smoked meats or leather mixed with black fruit. I tend to carry a weight on the tongue that feels substantial, finishing with a spicy kick that reminds you I was there.
Look for a deep, brooding darkness in the glass that warns you of the intensity to come. You will likely sense a savory edge, something akin to smoked meats or leather mixed with black fruit. I tend to carry a weight on the tongue that feels substantial, finishing with a spicy kick that reminds you I was there.
Look for a deep, brooding darkness in the glass that warns you of the intensity to come. You will likely sense a savory edge, something akin to smoked meats or leather mixed with black fruit. I tend to carry a weight on the tongue that feels substantial, finishing with a spicy kick that reminds you I was there.
They also call me
Monastrell
MY LIFE STORIES
The Spanish Wanderer
The Spanish Wanderer
The Spanish Wanderer
I was born in the scorching heat of Spain, where the sun beats down relentlessly on the dry earth. Back there, they call me Monastrell, a name that commands respect in the vineyards of Valencia and Murcia. I spent centuries toughening up my skin to survive droughts that would kill lesser vines. While the French eventually adopted me and gave me a fancy new name, my soul remains deeply Mediterranean. I learned early on that to survive the heat, you have to be stubborn. That grit is exactly what you taste in every sip-pure, unadulterated survival instinct bottled up for your pleasure.
I was born in the scorching heat of Spain, where the sun beats down relentlessly on the dry earth. Back there, they call me Monastrell, a name that commands respect in the vineyards of Valencia and Murcia. I spent centuries toughening up my skin to survive droughts that would kill lesser vines. While the French eventually adopted me and gave me a fancy new name, my soul remains deeply Mediterranean. I learned early on that to survive the heat, you have to be stubborn. That grit is exactly what you taste in every sip-pure, unadulterated survival instinct bottled up for your pleasure.
The Band of Brothers
The Band of Brothers
The Band of Brothers
You probably know me best as the brooding muscle in a famous trio. In the Rhône Valley, I found my best friends, Grenache and Syrah. We formed a band called GSM, and let me tell you, I'm the bassist holding the rhythm down. Grenache brings the fruit and high alcohol, Syrah adds the spice and color, but I provide the structure and the longevity. Without me, the blend would fall apart after a few years. I'm the glue, the backbone, the dark brooding artist in the corner ensuring the whole performance doesn't turn into a flabby mess of fruit punch.
You probably know me best as the brooding muscle in a famous trio. In the Rhône Valley, I found my best friends, Grenache and Syrah. We formed a band called GSM, and let me tell you, I'm the bassist holding the rhythm down. Grenache brings the fruit and high alcohol, Syrah adds the spice and color, but I provide the structure and the longevity. Without me, the blend would fall apart after a few years. I'm the glue, the backbone, the dark brooding artist in the corner ensuring the whole performance doesn't turn into a flabby mess of fruit punch.
Eyes on the Sea
Eyes on the Sea
Eyes on the Sea
There is an old saying about me that sums up my high-maintenance lifestyle perfectly. They say I need my face in the sun and my eyes on the sea. I love the heat, I crave the burning rays to ripen my berries, but I also rely on the maritime humidity to keep balanced. This is why I thrive near the coast, like in Bandol, where I can gaze at the Mediterranean Sea. It's a delicate balance for such a rugged looking fellow. Give me too much shade, and I won't ripen. Take me too far from the sea, and I might struggle. I'm demanding, yes, but the payoff is absolute magic.
There is an old saying about me that sums up my high-maintenance lifestyle perfectly. They say I need my face in the sun and my eyes on the sea. I love the heat, I crave the burning rays to ripen my berries, but I also rely on the maritime humidity to keep balanced. This is why I thrive near the coast, like in Bandol, where I can gaze at the Mediterranean Sea. It's a delicate balance for such a rugged looking fellow. Give me too much shade, and I won't ripen. Take me too far from the sea, and I might struggle. I'm demanding, yes, but the payoff is absolute magic.
REGIONS I LEAD
Jumilla
Sitting in Murcia's high altitude plains, this region acts like a solar panel for viticulture. It is famous for transforming intense heat and arid landscapes into velvety, fruit-forward reds that offer incredible value.
Sitting in Murcia's high altitude plains, this region acts like a solar panel for viticulture. It is famous for transforming intense heat and arid landscapes into velvety, fruit-forward reds that offer incredible value.
Texas High Plains
Forget the rolling hills for a second. This flat, dusty plateau near Lubbock is actually the engine room of the state industry, pumping out the vast majority of fruit that eventually lands in your glass.
Forget the rolling hills for a second. This flat, dusty plateau near Lubbock is actually the engine room of the state industry, pumping out the vast majority of fruit that eventually lands in your glass.
REGIONS I HELP
Provence
Picture a land where summer seems endless and every glass glows a pale salmon hue. This area defines the global standard for dry rosé, blending Mediterranean glamour with rolling lavender fields and surprisingly serious winemaking traditions.
Picture a land where summer seems endless and every glass glows a pale salmon hue. This area defines the global standard for dry rosé, blending Mediterranean glamour with rolling lavender fields and surprisingly serious winemaking traditions.
Rhône Valley
Stretching from Lyon down to Avignon, this French powerhouse offers a tale of two distinct worlds. Northern slopes bring serious structure while the sunny south throws a massive Grenache party full of warmth and herbal goodness.
Stretching from Lyon down to Avignon, this French powerhouse offers a tale of two distinct worlds. Northern slopes bring serious structure while the sunny south throws a massive Grenache party full of warmth and herbal goodness.
SUB-REGIONS I LEAD
Bandol
(
Provence
)
Unquestionably the heavyweight champion of Provence reds. While neighbors flirt with pale pinks, this spot demands respect with brooding, age-worthy wines that practically beg for a steak dinner by the Mediterranean.
Unquestionably the heavyweight champion of Provence reds. While neighbors flirt with pale pinks, this spot demands respect with brooding, age-worthy wines that practically beg for a steak dinner by the Mediterranean.
Almansa
(
La Mancha
)
Imagine a place where a giant castle watches over vineyards that bleed purple ink. Sitting right on the edge of the plateau, this spot bridges the gap between the scorching central plains and the Mediterranean breeze.
Imagine a place where a giant castle watches over vineyards that bleed purple ink. Sitting right on the edge of the plateau, this spot bridges the gap between the scorching central plains and the Mediterranean breeze.
SUB-REGIONS I HELP
Châteauneuf-du-Pape
(
Rhône Valley
)
Arguably the most famous Southern Rhône celebrity, this place is legendary for its rocky soil and rich reds. It’s where Grenache gets treated like royalty and alcohol levels often reach distinctively dizzying heights.
Arguably the most famous Southern Rhône celebrity, this place is legendary for its rocky soil and rich reds. It’s where Grenache gets treated like royalty and alcohol levels often reach distinctively dizzying heights.
Gigondas
(
Rhône Valley
)
Often dubbed the poor relation to its famous neighbor across the valley, this appellation actually offers immense quality without the pretentious price tag. It is all about rugged terrain and wines that pack a punch while keeping their cool.
Often dubbed the poor relation to its famous neighbor across the valley, this appellation actually offers immense quality without the pretentious price tag. It is all about rugged terrain and wines that pack a punch while keeping their cool.
WINE STYLES I LEAD
Spanish Monastrell Red
Imagine a bodybuilder tanning on the Spanish coast. This wine is exactly that - packed with power, intense dark fruit, and a savory edge that screams of hot days. It is bold, unapologetic, and deliciously earthy.
Imagine a bodybuilder tanning on the Spanish coast. This wine is exactly that - packed with power, intense dark fruit, and a savory edge that screams of hot days. It is bold, unapologetic, and deliciously earthy.
Texas Mourvèdre
Imagine wearing a pair of well-worn leather boots while eating blackberries in a smoked meat pit. That is the vibe here. It brings a rugged, savory profile to the glass that handles Texas heat perfectly.
Imagine wearing a pair of well-worn leather boots while eating blackberries in a smoked meat pit. That is the vibe here. It brings a rugged, savory profile to the glass that handles Texas heat perfectly.
Spanish Monastrell Red
Imagine a bodybuilder tanning on the Spanish coast. This wine is exactly that - packed with power, intense dark fruit, and a savory edge that screams of hot days. It is bold, unapologetic, and deliciously earthy.
Texas Mourvèdre
Imagine wearing a pair of well-worn leather boots while eating blackberries in a smoked meat pit. That is the vibe here. It brings a rugged, savory profile to the glass that handles Texas heat perfectly.
Spanish Jumilla Red
Imagine a wine that does push-ups in the desert sun. This style is built on heat and harsh conditions, delivering a powerful punch of dark fruit and savory depth that feels incredibly robust yet surprisingly welcoming.
WINE STYLES I HELP
Southern Rhône Red
It is like a big, boisterous family reunion in a glass. Grenache usually leads the charge here, bringing heat, spice, and red fruit to a party where everyone is invited and the volume is turned up high.
It is like a big, boisterous family reunion in a glass. Grenache usually leads the charge here, bringing heat, spice, and red fruit to a party where everyone is invited and the volume is turned up high.
It is like a big, boisterous family reunion in a glass. Grenache usually leads the charge here, bringing heat, spice, and red fruit to a party where everyone is invited and the volume is turned up high.
Châteauneuf-du-Pape Red
Imagine sipping liquid history squeezed from stones baking in the Provençal sun. This heavyweight champion brings eighteen different players to the blend, creating a spicy, rich explosion that feels like a hug from a very intense French grandfather.
Imagine sipping liquid history squeezed from stones baking in the Provençal sun. This heavyweight champion brings eighteen different players to the blend, creating a spicy, rich explosion that feels like a hug from a very intense French grandfather.
Imagine sipping liquid history squeezed from stones baking in the Provençal sun. This heavyweight champion brings eighteen different players to the blend, creating a spicy, rich explosion that feels like a hug from a very intense French grandfather.
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