Mourvèdre Dell Valley Vineyards
2021 · $59.12
French Connection Wines
- Grape
- Mourvèdre
- Style
- 15.1% ABV · Red · Dry
- From
- Texas · Dell Valley Vineyards
Mourvèdre thrives in warm, dry climates which makes it perfectly suitable grape to be grown in Texas.
Dell Valley Vineyard is located in Dell City, TX. Featuring alluvial soils and one of the oldest vines of Mourvèdre in Texas planted back in 1976. Vineyard is located at 3800 feet of elevation by the Guadalupe Mountains.
Drink now through 2028
Aged in used French oak puncheons from 2014/2015 for 20 months.
Tasting notes
This wine received the score of 95 points by James Suckling which is the highest scoring Rhône red in Texas. "Wow, a really exciting wine that shows how great Rhône grape varieties can be in the Lone Star State. Wonderful meaty, chocolaty, plummy flavors on velvety, moderate tannins.Full bodied."
Food pairing
venison, smoked brisket, steak and burgers
Awards
This wine received the score of 95 points by James Suckling which is the highest scoring Rhône red in Texas