Cline Ancient Vines Mourvedre California Red Wine

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  The 2023 Ancient Vines Mourvedre is produced from two of our oldest and most historic vineyards - The Bridgehead and Big Break Vineyards in Oakley, CA. These blocks perpetually produce fruit that is of stunning concentration. We are able to reach this concentration as a result of sensitive farming practices, the singular Oakley terroir, and a unique cooling band of air that flows in from the Sacramento Delta. By naturally restricting yields to only 2 to 3 tons per acre we are able to achieve a sublime expression of the Mourvèdre fruit. These grapes hold characteristics of dark, dusty berry fruit that makes our Ancient Vines Mourvèdre so lustrous. Individual lots of grapes were harvested separately according to ripeness and balance of acidity. Grapes underwent total destemming and a very gentle crushing to ensure a large proportion of whole berries in the must. Fermentation occurred in stainless steel tanks with indigineous yeasts. It was then maintained at 85F to aid in the extraction of flavor and color. The wine was pressed o the skins at dryness before being racked to dark toasted American Oak where it was gently aged for 12 months before bottling

  • Tasting Notes: Well balanced with beautiful fruit and oak notes. Plum and cedar characters dominate the palate and the wine has beautiful acidity and refined tannins. This wine has a myriad of complexities and layers in both the aroma and palate
  • Aromas: Santa Rosa plum, red perfume, cranberry, hint of cedar, and vanilla
  • Flavors: Cranberry, pomegranate, lilacs, fresh plum, and light toasty oak
  • Body: Soft round entry, medium to heavy body