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For this week’s Mourvèdre Monday, we’re hopping in the wayback machine. I mean waaaaaaaaayback. I’m talking the oldest known Mourvèdre vines in the world. I’m so excited I just might wet myself. Producer: Hewitson Grapes: 100% Mourvèdre Appellation: Barossa Valley, Australia Vineyard: All the grapes for this wine come from the “Old Garden” planted in 1853. [...]

Producer: Trevor Jones (Boots label) Grapes: Grenache Appellation: Barossa (Australia) Vineyards: Old bush vines Winemaking: This wine sees some time in French oak, but just how long isn’t clear from the label or website. Alcohol: 14.5% Price: $12-13 My tasting notes: Very light color. Bright nose of pine forest, cherries (cherry cough syrup, really) and [...]