Andremily Mourvedre 2020

Category:
 
Red Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
Red Wines
Producer:
 
Andremily
Label Name:
 
Mourvedre
Vintage:
 
2020
Country:
 
United States
Region:
 
Santa Barbara County (Slide Hill estate, Alta Mesa, Larner; fruit also from G2 in Paso Robles).
Volume:
 
750ml
ABV:
 
15.4%
Grape(s):
 
Mourvedre 86%, Syrah 12%, Viognier 2%.
Acidity:
 
4
Tannins:
 
4
Sweetness:
 
1
Body:
 
5
Length:
 
5
Aroma Intensity:
 
5
Best Temperature:
 
16-18°C

Awards/Ratings
Jeb Dunnuck 98 pts; Robert Parker's Wine Advocate 98 pts; Vinous 94 pts

Tasting Note
Dense boysenberry, blackberry and black cherry with violets, star anise, licorice, tar and savory/meaty notes. Concentrated, mineral core with powdery ripe tannins, bright acidity and a long, layered finish.

Food Pairing
Roasted or grilled lamb, braised short ribs, venison, mushroom risotto, aged cheddar; Korean BBQ (galbi), Chinese braised beef, char siu, Sichuan‑style braised dishes, mushroom hot pot.

Production Method
Fermented with ~75% whole clusters, co‑fermented with small Viognier addition; matured ~21 months in 50% new French oak barriques and 600L demi‑muids. Small‑lot artisanal winemaking.

Vineyard Info
Andremily (Jim Binns) is a boutique Santa Barbara Central Coast producer focused on Rhône varieties; sources fruit from estate Slide Hill plus Alta Mesa, Larner and top Central Coast sites. Renowned for powerful, terroir‑driven Mourvèdre and Syrah.