2017 Groundwork Mourvèdre
Wine Specs
Vintage
2017
Appellation
Santa Barbara County
Vineyard Designation
Santa Barbara Highlands, Old Portrero
Aging
18 months 20% Second Fill French Barriques, 80% neutral French barriques
Fermentation
100% destemmed fruit was fermented in 1.5 ton open top fermentors given pumpovers and punchdowns as needed
Alcohol %
14.5
Wine Profile
Tasting Notes
black cherries, pepper crusted tri tip, mexican dark chocolate, fig, cedar cigar box
Winemaker Notes
100% Mourvèdre, 80% clone 369, 20% clone 520
Other Notes
Serving Recommendations: Decant 1-2 hours. Serve slightly below room temperature
Aging Potential: 5-7 years, but who wants to wait that long.