Pášxa Mourvèdre Rockgarden Vineyard

Savory like most rocks AVA wines. Fruit is black and blue but the library notes dominated. (Leather, Paper, Wood, and some herbs) All come up as this opened up.

Retail $125. Darker and meatier than the Grenaches, which one would expect given the variety. Much darker fruit here with oodles of plum and blackberry, and there is a decidedly savory aspect that I expect from Mourvèdre. Whoa. I’m not usually a fan of Mourvèdre, but this is fruity, harmonious, and well-balanced. Sure, there is that meaty, savory sid,e but it is understated and melds well with the fruit. A hint of tannin on the finish suggests a bit of …