The wine is a dark, brooding ruby color in the glass, much more characteristic of a Cabernet, than a Rhone varietal. The nose presents aromas of lavender, baking spice, prune and smoke, classic for a Mourvèdre. The first sip is a cleansing rush of ripe black fruit, blackberry, currant and plum with plenty of acidity to provide a nice backbone for this wine's structure. The acidity seems to pause a moment midpalate to let some pepper spice and vanilla bean make a cameo appearance before the dry, sultry finish.
Overall, I would rate this wine a solid 9, as it's just an interesting take on a single Rhone varietal that is just perfect for Fall. This wine would pair well with aged cheese, hearty braised short ribs, or classic Yankee pot roast. Tonight, I am veering off into a different autumnal highway and enjoying this wine with a roasted acorn squash risotto topped with a bit of crème fraiche and chopped parsley. Cheers!
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