2024 Amphora Mourvedre
Responsible Bottle (502g; 17.2oz). 100% Mourvèdre. Each time I receive some wine from Troon, I am excited. Not only are the wines incredibly well-made and tasty, but I would venture to state that no other winery is better for the planet and more committed to sustainability. Period. On the other hand, I am no fan of Mourvèdre; I find it overly meaty and funky (even though I claim to love the funk). But. This is a really good Mourvèdre. Medium to dark in color with that characteristic meaty-funkiness on the nose, I am hesitant to dive in, but once I do? Yeah, this is close to gangbusters. Plenty of luscious red and blue fruit on the palate, along with that, yes, meaty-funkiness, but also a zingy, unifying, captivating acidity, that is a show-stopper. Again. I love Troon for so many reasons, but there is no denying that their wines are world-class. Outstanding. 94 Points.
Technical Information
- Alcohol: 12.9%
- Appellation: Applegate Valley
- Wine Type: Red
- Varietal: Mourvedre
