Tablas Creek Esprit de Tablas Rouge 2020

Moor-ved-ruh sounds pretty French for a Spanish grape. Bien sur; it's Spanish! But there it's known as Monastrell. When you're in California or Australia they'll make a fuss over something called Mataro; that's right, it's the very same. Or is it? Mourvedre's spiritual home might have migrated north to France however. Bandol yields captivating vatietal Mourvedre that makes you wish all the world could entice the floral, earthen fruit that shows up willingly in their wines -although Cline's Ancient Vine and Small Berry are among the Americans with the closest resemblance. A side by side tasting left me dumbstruck. Along the Rhone, Mourvedre exercises a grise eminence that quietly lends its nuance and depth to the great Chateauneuf-du-Papes and the other southern Rhone blends. Further south along the sea rests Collioure where Mourvedre enchants the local Syrah and Grenache into wonderfully deep reds. The fortunate few to land their hands on Mourvedre are hooked for life.

Food Pairings

Comfort foods. Stews, Cassoulet, roasted chicken, hot dish, pot roast.

Where to find this wine

Accounts that have purchased this wine in the previous twelve months are listed below, alphabetically by city. Please call ahead to confirm availability or vintage

Total Wine & More #1601 - Bloomington
Bloomington
952-835-6063

Total Wine & More #1603 - Burnsville
Burnsville
952-835-6063

Total Wine & More #1606 - Chanhassen
Chanhassen
952-934-6484

Total Wine & More #1609 - Coon Rapids
Coon Rapids

Total Wine & More #1605 - Maple Grove
Maple Grove
763-488-3300

Total Wine & More #1608 - Minnetonka
Minnetonka
952-545-2754

Total Wine & More #1602 - Roseville
Roseville
301-795-1000

Total Wine & More #1604 - Woodbury
Woodbury
301-795-1000