TN for Dropout 2015 “Castanho Vineyard” Mourvèdre Contra Costa County
March 11, 2019: Opened one night before tasting. The nose on this wine is phenomenal! Immediately upon pouring my glass, intense aromas of red raspberries and crushed cherry (pie/coulis/compote) filling the air. I note flavors of wild raspberry preserves and some of Mourvèdre’s classic meatiness.
The wine is not incredibly full-bodied, yet a sense of intensity is conveyed via a striking balance between the interplay of fruit and structure. Acidity and alcohol are in harmony, and I did not detect much in the way of tannins on the front end or mid-palate The tannins make themselves apparent in a dusty, powdery finish that invites another sip.
I wish I had paired this Mourvèdre with food; it undoubtedly would be an excellent partner with lasagna or pizza.
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