Mourvèdre

Discover the Soul of Mourvèdre: A Journey Through Our Vineyards

Welcome to a world where vines weave tales of ancient lands and sun-drenched slopes whisper secrets of flavor and tradition. Here, amidst the rugged beauty of our Mourvèdre wine vineyards, we invite you to embark on a sensory odyssey unlike any other.

Nestled in the embrace of rolling hills and kissed by the Mediterranean breeze, our vineyards stand as guardians of a storied legacy. With roots that delve deep into the sun-kissed earth, our Mourvèdre vines draw sustenance from the rich terroir, their gnarled branches reaching skyward in silent homage to the heavens.

Step into the heart of our vineyard, where rows of verdant vines stretch as far as the eye can see, their lush foliage casting dappled shadows upon the earth below. Here, amidst the symphony of cicadas and the rustle of leaves, time seems to stand still, as if the world holds its breath in anticipation of the harvest to come.

But it is not only the beauty of the vineyard that captivates the senses; it is the spirit that infuses every cluster of Mourvèdre grapes, each one a testament to the land from which it springs. With a skin as dark as midnight and a flavor as bold as the sun itself, these grapes are the essence of the Mediterranean terroir, embodying the soul of the earth in every drop of wine they yield.

As the seasons turn and the grapes ripen beneath the gentle gaze of the sun, our vineyard comes alive with the hum of life. Hands weathered by time and toil work tirelessly among the vines, tending to their needs with a care and dedication born of generations past. It is a labor of love, a dance of rhythm and harmony that culminates in the harvest, a celebration of nature’s bounty and the promise of a new vintage.

And oh, the wine that emerges from these hallowed vines! With a depth of flavor that speaks of sun-soaked days and cool, balmy nights, our Mourvèdre wines are a symphony of taste and texture, a journey through the senses that transports the imbiber to distant shores and sun-drenched vistas.

So come, wander with us through the labyrinth of vines, where dreams take root and memories are bottled. In our Mourvèdre wine vineyards, the journey is as intoxicating as the destination, and every sip is a toast to the timeless allure of the Mediterranean terroir.

About Mourvedre

Mourvèdre (also known as Mataro or Monastrell) is a red wine grape variety grown in many regions around the world including the Rhône and Provence regions of France, the Valencia and Jumilla and Yecla denominaciones de origen (DOs) of Spain, as well as the Balearic Islands, California and Washington and the Australian regions of South Australia and New South Wales, plus South Africa. In addition to making red varietal wines, Mourvèdre is a prominent component in “GSM” (Grenache, Syrah, and Mourvèdre) blends. The variety is also used to make rosé and port-style fortified wines.

Mourvèdre tends to produce tannic wines that can be high in alcohol. The style of wine produced from the grapes varies greatly according to where it is produced, but according to wine expert Jancis Robinson Mourvèdre wines often have wild game, or earthy notes to them, with soft red fruit flavors. According to wine expert Oz Clarke, young Mourvèdre can come across as faulted due to the reductive, sulfur notes and “farmyard-y” flavors that some wines can exhibit before those flavors mellow with age.

The variety can be a difficult grape to grow, preferring “its face in the hot sun and its feet in the water” meaning that it needs very warm weather, a low leaf-to-fruit ratio but adequate water or irrigation to produce intensely flavored fruit that is not overly jammy or herbaceous. This makes an ideal wine for our location at DORVAL WINERY in the hot Fresno native summers. The vines’ susceptibility to many viticultural hazards such as powdery and downy mildew as well as overly vigorous foliage can present additional problems for vine growers.