2022 Mourvèdre – Alta Loma Vineyard

Reviewed by JamesSuckling.com in October 2025 and scored 93 points out of 100. "This has ripe, sweet fruit, showing concentrated Luxardo cherries, black-plum compote and candied orange-peel financier, with bergamot, ganache and cinnamon stick dusting the long, powerful and balanced finish. Full-throttle and confident." - Jim Gordon, Executive Director

100% Mourvèdre

Fermented in large oak fermenter for 15 days after a 20-day extended maceration. Aged in 10% new French oak barrels, 10% new Hungarian oak barrels, and 80% neutral barrels for 17 months. 

ABV: 15.2% | pH: 3.73 | TA: 7.19 g/L | RS: 2.38 g/L 

Serve at 59°F

braised meat such as pot roast with carrots and onion, and aged cheeses like parmesan.

AVA: Texas High Plains

Alta Loma Vineyard is a spectacular growing site in Terry County, owned and farmed by the Burran and Floyd families. Established in 2016 with fewer than 10 acres of Syrah and Sangiovese, they have since planted two more varieties that have proven sustainability in the region, including Mourvèdre. Their sandy loam soil is well-drained, suited to the hardy varieties they've selected to plant. 

Alta Loma Vineyard is owned and farmed by the Burran and Floyd families in Terry County. Established in 2016 with fewer than 10 acres of Syrah and Sangiovese, they have since planted two more varieties that have proven sustainable in the region, including Mourvèdre. Age of Vines: 6 years. Soil Type: Amarillo fine sandy loam. Elevation: 3,200 ft.