2023 Mourvedre - The Deputy
Who is the Deputy? Where is the Sheriff? The Deputy may be new in town, but he is one smooth character, despite his rustic, earthy overtones. You will want to get on his good side, and fast.
This vintage of The Deputy is a lovely medium ruby in the glass, with a delicate, fruit-filled nose – but it’s in the mouth that the enchantment really begins. This dark, soft, beautiful wine has got all the plums: black, Italian, purple – not taking turns with your tongue but layered one on top of the other, adding to the richness of the experience. It’s a wine that would go well with deep contemplation: it has many layers, like your thoughts. The finish seems to go on forever; if you wait for it to end before you take your next sip, you may never finish the glass.
Full bodied, medium acid, medium-minus tannin
| Download Wine Notes |
| Vintage | 2023 |
| Varietal | Mourvedre |
| Appellation | Rattlesnake Hills, Yakima Valley |
| Vineyard | Elephant Mountain |
| Harvest Date | 10/07/2023 |
| PH | 3.56 |
| Aging | 20 months in barrels |
| Fermentation | Small open-top fermenters, punched down by hand |
| Alcohol | 14.50% |
| Volume | 750 ml |
| Bottling Date | 06/12/2025 |
| Cases Produced | 391 |
