Jaffurs Wine Cellars-Grenache

The 2007 Mourvèdre, Thompson Vineyard is medium dark with black tea and white rose aromas. It has edgy tannins, nice spice/red fruit flavors and our trademark lingering finish. Made entirely with fruit from Thompson vineyard. We added in a little Syrah and a little Grenache to add complexity. (217 cases produced – very limited)

• The Thompson Vineyard Davis Clone Mourvèdre was harvested November 7 at 21.5 brix, 3.8 pH.
• Whole grape clusters were foot stomped in small bin boxes, chilled for 24 hours, and went through 10 days of fermentation.
• One barrel of Thompson Vineyard Syrah and one barrel of Thompson Vineyard Grenache were blended with seven barrels of Mourvedre to produce this wine. While it is legally a Mourvedre, it is our nod in the direction of the great Rhone Valley blends we admire.
• The must was inoculated with D254 and RC 212 yeast.
• Went through ML fermentation completing in January.
• One new American, one new French, and seven older barrels were used.
• Less than 14% alcohol.
• Racked in early July and again before bottling.
• Unfined and lightly filtered.
• Bottled in August 2008.

Food Pairing: This wine is slightly lighter than our other reds wines and pairs with a wide variety of foods. It is a superb Thanksgiving or Easter feast wine. Its fine tannin structure and grapey-pomegranate-spice aroma goes well with foods you might pair with a good Pinot Noir. Try it with braised or roasted beef, game hens, roast pork with baked apples. Less sweet, fruit sauces work well - try cherries, raspberries, or even black figs.