MOURVÈDRE
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VINTAGE 2006 APPELLATION Paso Robles VARIETAL Mourvèdre HARVEST DATE 9/7/06-10/12/06 BRIX AT HARVEST 26.5 ALCOHOL 14.9% TA .441 pH 3.67 UPC CODE 7 28691 44781 1 |
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VINEYARD PROFILE
Our 2006 Paso Robles Estate Grown Mourvèdre is produced from grapes grown on our Vista Serrano Vineyard, located on the way to Lake Nacimiento. This vineyard is rich in limestone soil. TASTING NOTES This is a full-bodied, well balanced wine with superb structure and rounded tannins. This unique red wine compliments a variety of cuisine but is truly extraordinary when paired with Mediterranean fare. Mourvèdre is well-suited to aging. Some connoisseurs prefer to age their Bandols for six to ten years. AWARDS Bronze Medal, June 2009 Central Coast Wine Competition Bronze Medal, June 2009 Orange County Fair Commerical Wine Comp Best of Class, Gold Medal, April 2009 Pacific Rim International Wine Competition Bronze Medal, January 2009 San Francisco Chronicle Wine Competition |
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WINEMAKER'S COMMENTS
Rabbit Ridge Mourvèdre was produced from grapes grown on estate vineyards in Paso Robles, California. Mourvèdre is an eccentric red grape originating from the southern Rhone. Mourvèdre is a strong base of any Bandol red wine, contributing both body and spice. In addition, Mourvèdre is one of the principal grapes in Chateauneuf-du-Pape wines and is the main varietal in the famous Chateau de Beaucastel wines. Mourvèdre is an extremely difficult grape to grow and is a very late variety in both bud break and ripening season. Because the fruit ripens late it must be completely mature before picking to reveal its characteristically earthy and complex aromas of truffles, bark and dark chewy fruit. Bottled July 25, 2008. Only 143 cases produced. Visit the "Awards and Reviews" page on our website for a complete list of awards on our wines. |
Rabbit Ridge Winery & Vineyards
1172 San Marcos Road * Paso Robles, CA 93446 * (805) 467-3331 * (805) 467-3339 fax
www.rabbitridgewinery.com
