Cline Ancient Vines Mourvedre 2000

Mourvedre is particularly resistant to oxidization and is capable of producing wines with firm structure and rich, dark fruit that will age for over a decade. The Ancient Vines Mourvedre, is a beautiful example of how well our 100 plus year old Mourvedre vines respond to modern winemaking techniques. Redolent of dark cherry, chocolate, eucalyptus, exotic spice and earth character, the Ancient Vines Mourvedre is delicious presently and will age for well over a decade. Alcohol: 14.0%

Mourvedre, once widely planted in California at the turn of the century, has dwindled in acreage to about 300 acres. Cline Cellars controls a full 90%, making us the sole bearers of an important and historic Californian viticulture tradition. An interesting grape to work with in the cellar. Mourvedre is particularly resistant to oxidization and is capable of producing wines with firm structure and rich, dark fruit that will age for over a decade. The 1998 Ancient Vines Mourvedre, is a beautiful example of how well our 100 plus year old Mourvedre vines respond to modern winemaking techniques. read more...Redolent of dark cherry, chocolate, eucalyptus, exotic spice and earth character, the 1997 Ancient Vines Mourvedre is delicious presently and will age for well over a decade.    (hide)

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