2022 Mourvedre Old Vines Little Big Block Vineyard, Birichino Cult Classics near Dutton Ranch where the

near Dutton Ranch where the clones are mainly Old Wente and Hyde

suave and expansive

with layers of black cherry

A collector’s dream in majestic format

2022 Mourvedre Old Vines Little Big Block Vineyard, Birichino Cult Classics near Dutton Ranch where theSand, Spice & Old Vines Dark, fragrant and quietly wild, this is Mourvdre with real Californian soul and a wonderfully distinctive sense of place. Black plum, black cherry and bramble fruit lead the way, followed by cocoa nib, warm earth, dried herbs and a subtle smoky spice that gives the wine its savoury depth. There is richness here, but it is never clumsy. The palate is supple and persistent, with dark fruit, spice and those fine, coiled tannins