2016 Epiphany Mourvèdre Rodney's Vineyard

Community Tasting Notes (2) Avg Score: 92 points

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  9/23/2023 - architect Likes this wine: 93 Points

  Bought three in 2018 and decided to lay one down to age.
  
  Excellent nose of blueberries, violets, some stewed plum, and maybe a hint of clove.
  
  On the palate, continued blueberry, violet, some dark ripe red berry. Sumptuous mouthfeel. Soft tannins. Long finish. Coats the mouth with wonderful flavors. Not a lot of acid but paired well with a maple glazed roast chicken, roasted sweet potatoes, spinach and feta.
  
  Sad that I can't find it anymore.

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  4/7/2022 - buffyst Likes this wine: 93 Points

  I just had an epiphany. That is to say a 2016 Epiphany, of the Mourvèdre variety, from Rodney's Vineyard. And it was glorious. Unlike any Mourvèdre, Monastrell, or Mataro I've ever tasted. Black vermilion. Medium body. Aromatic, elegant, integrated, juicy, luscious and smooth. Pure fruit and flower aromas and flavors of blackberry, boysenberry, purple plum and vetch. Terrific balance of acid and fruit, in a high-definition drinking window. Very well-built. Wood-spice on the lengthy finish. Where else but California could this be from? Ah, nowhere. A truly amazing take on this Rhone varietal. D/H.

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