Cline Ancient Vines Mourvedre (75cl, 14.5%)

A 100% Mourvedre wine from Contra Costa County, California, bottled at approximately 14.5% ABV in a 750ml bottle. It is sourced from dry-farmed, head-trained bush vines over a century old, with tank fermentation and six months in American oak. The aroma is deep and savory, with bramble mulberry, huckleberry, dried violets, dark chocolate, clove, dried chicory, mint and bay leaf. The palate is juicy and fruit-forward, with ripe blackberry, concentrated cherry, pomegranate, grilled tangerine, white pepper and star anise, plus supple tannins and deep plum and chocolate tones. The finish is medium-long, with wild berry fruit, toasted oak and dried florals.