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2015 W.T. Vintners Boushey Vineyard Mourvèdre

Removed from a professional wine storage facility; Purchased upon release; Consignor is original owner

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RATINGS

91Wine Enthusiast

...pure plum, red fruit, game, black pepper and fresh green herb aromas are followed by textured, seamless red and black fruit flavors...finish is long and redolent of cranberries.

90+ Stephen Tanzer

Complex perfume of blackberry, tree bark, licorice and bitter chocolate accented by a pungent herbal note. Densely packed and dark on the palate, offering flavors of blackberry, blueberry preserves, licorice, bitter chocolate, five-spice powder, herbs and game...finishes with enticing floral lift and serious tannic grip without dryness.

REGION

United States, Washington, Yakima Valley

Yakima Valley AVA was the first AVA created in Washington State. The valley, a 600,000-acre area in south central Washington, was granted AVA status in 1983. In 1984 Columbia Valley was given AVA status, and Yakima Valley was enclosed within the Columbia Valley AVA. Nevertheless, Yakima Valley remains home to the largest concentration of vineyards and wineries in the state. There are more than 60 wineries and some 16,000 vineyard acres, and nearly 40% of Washington wines are made with Yakima Valley grapes. The most frequently planted grape is Chardonnay, followed by Merlot and Cabernet Sauvignon. Winemaking here dates to 1869, when a winemaker from Alsace planted grape vines. Vineyard planting and wine production plodded along slowly until the early 1980s when numerous modern pioneers started making well-reviewed Yakima Valley wines. Some of the state’s newest, most closely watched appellations, including Red Mountain AVA and Horse Heaven Hills AVA, are contained within Yakima Valley.

TYPE

Red Wine, Mourvèdre

Fans of Cabernet Sauvignon appreciate Mourvèdre. It’s a full-bodied Spanish native. It is grown prominently in Bandol, France, Paso Robles, CA and many other regions. It is often blended with Grenache and Syrah and can be used to make rosé and port-style wines.

VINTAGE

2015 W.T. Vintners Boushey Vineyard Mourvèdre