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2015 Neyers Carignane Evangelho Vineyard
3/13/2019 - DrewGoin wrote:
Opened one night before tasting. I found the '14 Neyers Carignan(e) to be significantly richer and more concentrated than the Contra Costa Mourvèdre wine I had alongside it. The nose shows muddled, brambly, dark berries (blackberries, Bing cherries), exotic sandalwood notes, and a tinge of alcohol.
The palate largely echoes the aromas. Distinguishing the individual flavor components can be a challenge, and the overall profile seems more in-line with a Zinfandel. The acidity is surprisingly low for a Carignan, the alcohol a little intrusive.
Perhaps more time will provide this bottling with a better opportunity for the disparate elements to harmonize. Neyers is a highly respected winery. In this instance, my expectations were not met. I have been pleased with the "Sage Canyon" blend in the past, but this single-vineyard Carignan falls short of the target.
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2015 Dropout Mourvèdre Castanho Vineyard
3/11/2019 - DrewGoin Likes this wine:
Opened one night before tasting. The nose on this wine is phenomenal! Immediately upon pouring my glass, intense aromas of red raspberries and crushed cherry (pie/coulis/compote) filling the air. I note flavors of wild raspberry preserves and some of Mourvèdre's classic meatiness.
The wine is not incredibly full-bodied, yet a sense of intensity is conveyed via a striking balance between the interplay of fruit and structure. Acidity and alcohol are in harmony, and I did not detect much in the way of tannins on the front end or mid-palate The tannins make themselves apparent in a dusty, powdery finish that invites another sip.
I wish I had paired this Mourvèdre with food; it undoubtedly would be an excellent partner with lasagna or pizza.
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2015 Once & Future Wine Mataro Oakley Road Vineyard
2/14/2018 - DrewGoin Likes this wine:
The temptation of savoring a CoCo Mourvedre (er, Mataro) from legendary Zinfandel master Joel Peterson undermined my intentions of holding off the popping of the Once & Future "Oakley Road" Mataro. Yes, the grapes came from the Del Barba Vineyard but, as there appear to be more than one "Del Barba" property in Oakley, I appreciate the clarification this wine's moniker provides.
I opened the bottle and poured a glass out 24 hours before tasting, hoping to allow the wine sufficient time to show its best. Even so, I must preface my tasting impression with the advice of giving the "Oakley Road" Mataro a few more years before tasting. This is a very well-made red wine, surpassing most Contra Costa bottlings I have enjoyed in the past.
The Once & Future Mataro teeters between medium- and full-bodied. The nose is slightly reticent at the moment, although I smell dark berries, plum, and a little oak. The wine is mouth-filling. Some of the flavors remain unresolved at this point. I taste dark, rich raspberries, blackberries, and black cherries, as well as some of the oak notes present in the nose. The acidity is just enough to maintain structure while, for the most part, this is a seamless bottle of wine. I applaud the winemaker for this balancing act. The alcohol, though slightly detectable, is in no way intrusive. The distinctive flavors of a Contra Costa Mourvedre last for a long time after each sip.
Once & Future's "Oakley Road" Mataro is a young 20-months since its bottling. It would not be a unforgivable to open one now, but I suggest it be paired with a grilled ribeye steak or a dry-rubbed rack of pork ribs. Better yet, allow this top-notch old-vine red to age a few more years. I firmly believe further cellaring will benefit the unfolding of this rare Mataro's components.
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