Mourvedre/Monastrell

This wine has at least 75% Mourvedre.  In this vintage it is  83% Mourvèdre, 10% Grenache and 7% Other varietals.  Garnet in color, mostly opaque and bright.  The nose is earthy and dusty with cherries and slight black cherries.  Medium to full bodied.  Light tannins.  On the palate, black cherries, some cherries and a slight root beer note.  Good finish.  This drinks well on its own but would be better with food.  This would go well with Roasted Eggplant Parmesan.  Drink over the next ten years.  

This is 80% Mourvedre with the rest made up of Syrah and grenache.  Garnet in color, mostly opaque and bright.  The nose has plums, some black cherries, spices, and anise.  Medium to full bodied.  Medium tannins.  Good balance.  On the palate, t plums with spices and some black cherries.  This is drinking quite nicely on its own but would be better with food.  This would work well with beef stew.  Drink over the next ten years.