Drink of the Week: Trio Vintners Mourvèdre
This Valentine’s Day we’re loving
Mourvèdre. A featured flavor in our 2014 Imbibe 75 Issue, the one-time blending
grape popular in France and Spain has more recently made its solo debut in
bottles from domestic vintners ranging from California’s Paso Robles to Walla
Walla, Washington. Today’s Drink of the Week—the 2010 Mourvèdre from TrioVintners—is one of the bottles that has grape geeks talking. Greeting the
palate with a burst of pink peppercorns up front, the spiciness mellows into
flavors of fresh raspberries, crushed fresh herbs and a hint of baking spice on
the finish. With food-friendly acidity, but enough heft to hold up to heartier
fare, it’s a great bottle for uncorking anytime, Hallmark holiday, or not.
