Happy Sunday! For today's Sunday dinner, I've decided to make my traditional Christmas ham, so the challenge is what wine to pair with it? I've long thought that a nice Mourvèdre makes a nice pairing with pork generally, so why not ham as well? So that's what I've opened, the 2018 Forgeron Mourvèdre, a 100% Mourvèdre from the Heart of the Hill Vineyard in the Red Mountain AVA of Washington. So, let's see how this one is shaping up!
The wine is a lovely ruby color in the glass, with crystal clarity, just as you might expect from this varietal. The wine exudes aromas of blackberry, blueberry and vanilla bean, with undertones of leather and tobacco. One sip, and a flood of ripe, sweet fruit washes over your palate, blackberry, cherry and currant that eases into some notes of vanilla and peppery spice midpalate. The tannins are nicely structured, but still a bit youthful, providing a nice base for the long, dry finish with a nice bit of acidity at the end.
Overall, I would rate this wine a solid 8.5, as it's a very pleasant drinking example of this pure varietal. This wine would pair well with a range of dishes, from pasta with cream sauces, cedar planked salmon and lamb. But, tonight it's time for my traditional Christmas dinner with a wonderful glazed ham, mashed sweet potatoes and green bean casserole (because it's not a holiday without green bean casserole!). Cheers!
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