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I’ve opened several bottles from Cline recently and I was in the mood for this Mourvèdre. Cline is one of the few Cali producers that focuses on this grape and they’ve got some historic old vines to work with. Producer: Cline Cellars Grapes: Mourvèdre (100%, I think … but it’s not stated on the label [...] August 6th, 2009 | Tags: 2005, California, Contra Costa County, Mourvèdre, old vines | Category: Price: 11-15 bucks, Tasting Notes | 
Leave a comment.Capcanes Mas Donis Barrica 2005 Montsant Even though I try not to be a score-shopper (“90+ only, please!”), it’s hard to pass up a 91-pointer for under $12 from an up-and-coming appellation: Montsant. It’s a relatively new Spanish D.O., formerly a sub-region within the Tarragona D.O. It essentially surrounds the Priorat D.O., which is home to [...] July 30th, 2009 | Tags: Garnacha, Montsant, old vines, Spain, Syrah | Category: Price: 11-15 bucks, Tasting Notes |
One comment. Add yours.Mourvèdre has been a favorite of mine for a long time, probably due to my early attachment to Cline Cellars (see previous posts), one of the few California wineries to focus on the varietal. I liked (and still like) its ability to produce dark, brooding fruit flavors with an Old World earthiness. Nice write-up on [...] July 8th, 2009 | Tags: 2003, California, Contra Costa County, Mourvèdre, old vines | Category: Price: Over 20 bucks, Tasting Notes |
4 comments. Add yours.Old vines…ten bucks…Eric Solomon…you don’t have to twist my arm. Let’s get into it. Producer: Altavinum Grapes: 100% Garnacha Appellation: Calatayud (D.O.); Northeastern Spain Vineyards: High altitude vineyards (2400-3000 feet) in the mountainous village of Atea. Pure slate soils. Old vines “planted up to 100 years ago.” Aging: tank, no oak Alcohol: 14.5% Importer: Eric [...] June 22nd, 2009 | Tags: 2007, Calatayud, Grenache, old vines, Spain | Category: Price: 10 bucks or less, Tasting Notes |
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