Alta Colina, Sun Worshipper Estate, Adelaida District

We enjoyed this at Loquita in Santa Barbara; a tapas restaurant. https://www.loquitasb.com/about-2/ The mourvedre dominance of this wine paired very well with the various items we ordered but especially with the "chorizo y pollo" paella. The earthiness in the wine was a great complement to all the food. I scored this wine higher at this tasting than when I last tasted it in June of this year because of the way it played so well with the food and because …

Decanted for one hour. Notes similar to 12/23. It seems to be continuing to mature; the flavors are more integrated. Excellent blend, very enjoyable.

Double decanted back into bottle for 5 hours. Open and rry red with a bold profile. Savoury profile with some cranberrry and anise tartness and plum fruit. Nice with Greek lamb shank and by itself. Great, smooth mouthfeel. Light to medium weight. Don't see this getting any better.

We have enjoyed this blend since it was introduced in the 2013 vintage. The blend has changed with every vintage and this 2018 vintage has the highest percentage of mourvedre yet. We really like the rustic sense that brings to this wine.

Decanted for 2 hours. Got better over the next hour. Started off a bit too fruity, like a low end red blend. After more time in the glass I really settled down into a rustic, but classy red with fruit and earth. Great with turkish lamb & chicken kebabs & Shaksuka. Probably best to try again in 2024

Beemster aged Gouda and cashew brittle 57% Mourvèdre