Comments on: Mourvedre Wine Tasting – Episode #603

By: Denner Grl

Denner Grl — Sat, 25 Jul 2009 00:57:26 +0000

The Mourvedre that I’ve had have been from the Paso Robles area. Denner Vineyards uses Mourvedre in a number of their wines (Ditch Digger, Syrah, Grenache, etc.) as well as has one that is mostly Mourvedre. (Disclaimer: I work there) I like that we have something that most folks in our area DON’T make, and we make it well.

I’ve also had Cass Winery’s Mourvedre, which I always tell people that their 06 was like Al Pacino from Scent of a Woman in a glass…it had the “hoo-wah” factor. Nice spice, deep fruit.

I’m always quick to try more – had a couple from Rhone area (when I knew it was in there). It’s a fantastic grape. I’m hoping to see more of it as time progresses!

By: Dessert Wine Nerd

Dessert Wine Nerd — Sat, 31 Jan 2009 19:43:50 +0000

Interesting show…. a wine i’ll have to try in the future. QOTD: None so far.

By: yowens

yowens — Mon, 26 Jan 2009 23:34:02 +0000

Great show! Greg

By: lawschooldrunk

lawschooldrunk — Mon, 26 Jan 2009 03:08:45 +0000

QOTD: none. are any kosher?

By: Patty Wilson

Patty Wilson — Sun, 25 Jan 2009 18:34:31 +0000

QOTD: If I had watched this ep when it came out in early January, I would have said I never heard of the grape, but we opened up a Neyers Mourvedre, Pato Vineyard, Contra Costra County, 2006, last night. I bought it at Wine Library, but I don’t remember when. You don’t have it now. I bought it, I’m sure, based on Neyers reputation. It was really good, red licorice, great color. The list price is $25.95 on other websites, but I don’t know what I paid.

Also, I believe that I’ve had some Monastreill in the past, possibly in a blend. Definitely not a grape that was in my radar.

The $60 bottle sounds great, but I don’t think I’m ready to pay that much right now.

By: RobT

RobT — Fri, 23 Jan 2009 05:37:00 +0000

QOTD: I tried Mourvedre about 2 months ago for the first time, at a restaurant, by the glass, forgot the name. What I remember is fruit bomb. (Enter Kool Aid guy breaking through wall…)

I’m thinking it was a CA wine, tho…. Looking forward to trying a French (Bandol), or some of the recommendations below (Juan Gil, Jumilla, etc)…

By: kenny_k

kenny_k — Wed, 21 Jan 2009 15:28:46 +0000

Love mourvedre, love Bandol, love this show.

By: wayno da wino

wayno da wino — Sun, 18 Jan 2009 20:09:01 +0000

Yo G…..That was such a GOOOOOOOOOOOOD Episode, I had ta watch it
again…..

By: CB Lukens

CB Lukens — Fri, 16 Jan 2009 22:52:14 +0000

GV – Love Morveds, but really only the Cline and some lower priced Bandols. Will seek out – thanks for the show!

By: Phil (marty6001)

Phil (marty6001) — Thu, 15 Jan 2009 16:27:10 +0000

I tried the Cline and have to say I did not taste the strawberry or diner, but the grilled meaty/game taste was OVERWHELMING.. I’m not so sure its for me, but my wife loved it!!