Swinney Farvie Mourvedre 2022

Category:
 
Red Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
Red Wines
Producer:
 
Swinney
Label Name:
 
Farvie Mourvedre
Vintage:
 
2022
Country:
 
Australia
Region:
 
Frankland River, Western Australia
Volume:
 
750ml
ABV:
 
14.1%
Grape(s):
 
Mourvèdre
Acidity:
 
3
Tannins:
 
4
Sweetness:
 
1
Body:
 
4
Length:
 
4
Aroma Intensity:
 
5
Best Temperature:
 
16-18°C

Awards/Ratings
Decanter (Cassandra Charlick) 98; Ray Jordan 98; James Halliday 96; Matthew Jukes 19. 5+/20; Robert Parker/WA ~95-96

Tasting Note
Dark-plum and blackberry core with violets, star-anise, eucalypt and iron/earth notes; chalky, finely grained tannins, spicy lift and a long, focused finish.

Food Pairing
Grilled lamb, venison, roast beef or steak; braised short ribs, mushroom ragu; Asian: Korean BBQ (galbi), char siu, hoisin duck; rich stews and aged cheeses.

Production Method
Dry‑grown bush vines; hand‑harvested in multiple passes; wild ferment with ~66% whole bunches; ~11 days on skins; matured in large/old French oak (1600L) for ~11 months.

Vineyard Info
Swinney family farm in Frankland River producing the premium Farvie series from low‑yield bush vines; noted for pioneering Grenache and Mourvèdre in the region.