2023 Mourvedre – Texas High Plains

Elegant, with tart red berries and a wave of spice notes that range from smoke to cedar. This wine shows the pretty side of Mourvèdre, with a silky texture on a medium body, subtle tannins, and a core of riper fruit on the palate. A dark minerality shines through it all.

Fermented in stainless steel and oak fermenters. Aged in neutral oak puncheons, then 15% new French oak barrels and 85% neutral oak barrels for 18 months.

Pair with duck, mushroom risotto, and slightly aged Italian cheeses such as Pecorino Romano. Use herbs!

A blend from five William Chris vineyards: Alta Loma Vineyard, La Pradera Vineyard, Lost Draw Vineyard, Farmhouse Vineyards, and Moonlight Vineyard, all in the Texas High Plains AVA.

Alta Loma Vineyard, La Pradera Vineyard, Lost Draw Vineyard, Farmhouse Vineyards, Moonlight Vineyard, Texas High Plains (Terry County). Age of Vines: 7-18 years. Soil Type: Brown clay-ey loam and reddish fine sandy loam with some limestone. Elevation: 3,000-4,000 feet.