1.5L 2022 Estate Mourvedre
The 2022 vintage is a once again a stellar example of medium bodied, energetic, “coastal” Mourvèdre!
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- Vintage
- 2022
- Appellation / source
- Rancho Santa Ynez
- Size
- 1.5 L (magnum)
- Alcohol
- 13.4%
- Vineyard
- Rancho Santa Ynez
- Ageing
- 18 months
- Barrels
- 22
- Availability
- Available
Vineyard Composition: 56% Carhartt Canyon, 44% Carhartt Mesa
Nose (aromas): dried rose, tart cherry, black tea
Flavor (palate): cherry cola, white pepper, crushed gravel
Winemaker’s Notes: The 2022 vintage marks the second fully Estate Mourvèdre from Rancho Santa Ynez, the home of Carhartt Family Wines. Similar to the 2021, this is a light to medium bodied wine, with quite a beautiful balance in fruit and savory spices. Contrary to the heavy bodied and rich expressions of the grape that can be found across the globe, this wine is playful and energetic. Pair with a classic French cassoulet (vegetarian would work very well), or keep it simple and prepare a “highbrow hotdog” with your favorite local sausages with some peppers and onions. Of course, oven roasted veggies and meats will always pair beautifully!
Ageing Potential: Now - 2029+
Additional Notes: Also known as ‘Monastrell’ in Spain and ‘Mataro’ in Australia, we are so enamored with Mourvèdre, we have planted enough over the years to finally have enough for both our GSM and this single varietal! This wine is amazing now and future vintages will only get better!
"Tasting the 2022 vintage solidified a couple things for me. One, we make a very unique, delicious example of Mourvèdre as far as world context is concerned. Two, our Estate fruit for this varietal is still in its infancy. What I mean by that is, similar to how we as human beings are constantly evolving in both our physical stature and personality as we age, so will this fruit in the vineyard, as the literal roots of each vine reach deeper and deeper into the soil. Over the next five years or so, this fruit will only gain natural complexities that will ultimately reveal themselves in the finished wine over the years in barrel and bottle. The expression of vibrant red fruit, savory spices, and elements of raw earth will only blossom in time. While delicious in their youth, I cannot wait to see what each year adds to the layer cake that is Carhartt Mourvèdre."
- BROOKE CARHARTT, CO-WINEMAKER
