The 2009 Mourvedre is a urprising light color, delightful, medium bodied red wine, 13% alcohol, with hints of strawberry fruit in the nose. The grapes were cold soaked for 1 week before fermentation (a record for cold soaking at our winery) to extract maximum fruit flavors. The wine has become one of our favorites. It may remind you of a Pinot. The 2009 Mourvedre is made from Paso Robles grapes. Traditionally a Rhone varietal and often used for blending with Grenache and Syrah, the Blue-Merle offers a chance for its fans to taste a wine starring this grape. The wine was aged in a French Oak barrel for over a year before bottling. Only 30 cases produced. As a lighter wine, the 2009 Mourvedre is perfect with Thanksgiving turkey, appetizers and goes well with fish. Contact us at justice (at) alliance-intl (dot) com with any questions or on Twitter @bluemerlewinery |