Mourvedre/Monastrell

This is a blend of 89% Mourvedre, 9% Syrah and 2% Viognier.  Deep purple in color, opaque and bright.  The nose has black raspberries, smoked meat, black pepper, slight floral note and spice.  Full bodied.  Medium tannins.  Great energy and balance.  On the palate, this is in a great place and delicious.  Loads of fruit with lots of depth.  Flavors of black raspberries, plums, slight dark chocolate, black pepper and spice.  Long finish.  This is great on its own and worked wonderfully with Indian foods.  Drink over the next ten years.  

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.