2018 Von Heune Mourvèdre

Wine Specs
Vintage
2018
Varietal
Mourvèdre
Appellation
El Dorado
Composition
100% Mourvèdre
Aging
15 Months sur lees | 70% Ntrl French Oak | 30% New French Oak
Alcohol %
14.0
Summer Wine Club Release
In Stock
Von Heune Vineyard has long been a member of Skinner’s Mourvèdre stable. Located in the Diamond Springs region, planted 10 years ago in sandy loam of decomposed white granite (aka the Diamond Springs soil series) it offers a robust expression of Mourvèdre that remains unlike any other. Planted at 1800’ elevation on a warm, terraced hillside the Von Heune Mourvèdre shows concentration of fruit, framed by spicy, firm tannins, year after year.
Wine Specs
Vintage
2018
Varietal
Mourvèdre
Appellation
El Dorado
Composition
100% Mourvèdre
Aging
15 Months sur lees | 70% Ntrl French Oak | 30% New French Oak
Alcohol %
14.0
Wine Profile
Tasting Notes
The Von Heune Mourvèdre is a serious wine, dark in character and sturdy in structure. Powerful aromas of ripe black cherry are accented by lilting notes of sandalwood, plum blossom and cedar. Considering this wine’s depth of color, the explosive acidity at first sip is a joyous sensation, as it eases into the mid-palate with sassafras, cherries and black summer truffle. Its significant palate weight is balanced out by its brightness and makes for a long, lovely finish.
Local Vineyards
100% Von Heune Vineyard
Production
50 Cases