Skinner
El Dorado Mourvedre
El Dorado County, Sierra Foothills, California, USA
Comes out swinging like a somewhat drier starburst candy—very intense concentration of red & black fruits, but w some air settles nicely into sanity. I had post meal but really begs for food-roasted sweet potatoes, perhaps
Comes out swinging like a somewhat drier starburst candy—very intense concentration of red & black fruits, but w some air settles nicely into sanity. I had post meal but really begs for food-roasted sweet potatoes, perhaps
Mar 6th, 2018
Solid! Love the brightness this has on the palate, crunchy brambly fruit, blood orange and spice driven. A nice layer of meat and savory herbs intertwined, herbal notes shine through on the finish. Great intro into what CA can do with Mourvèdre without breaking the bank.
Solid! Love the brightness this has on the palate, crunchy brambly fruit, blood orange and spice driven. A nice layer of meat and savory herbs intertwined, herbal notes shine through on the finish. Great intro into what CA can do with Mourvèdre without breaking the bank.
Feb 12th, 2018
Medium ruby red. Delicate yet layered nose with notes of damp forest floor, red cherries, strawberries, and a touch floral. Medium tannins (5.5/10) with a light plus to medium bodied. Coated in dried red berries, cherries and strawberries with some dried herbs too. Dry and medium plus finish. Drinking well with up to an hour in the glass. Drink till 2023.
Made up of 99% Mourvèdre and 1% Grenache. Aged for 11 months in 100% neutral French oak. Only 380 cases produced and retail price is $28.00. Sample provided by the winery.
Medium ruby red. Delicate yet layered nose with notes of damp forest floor, red cherries, strawberries, and a touch floral. Medium tannins (5.5/10) with a light plus to medium bodied. Coated in dried red berries, cherries and strawberries with some dried herbs too. Dry and medium plus finish. Drinking well with up to an hour in the glass. Drink till 2023.
Made up of 99% Mourvèdre and 1% Grenache. Aged for 11 months in 100% neutral French oak. Only 380 cases produced and retail price is $28.00. Sample provided by the winery.
This is the first mourvedre that I have absolutely loved. It is from Skinner Vineyards. : 2018 ElDorado Mourvedre. The nose opens this show with black licorice and lilac. Then comes the first taste - oh my goodness. Lots of dark fruit, boysenberry, blackberry, black cherry, and maybe even a little raspberry on the finish. Mid pallet brings in some nice velvet chocolate texture and flavors. Then there is the Oaky very dry pallet finish. I give this wine an amazing 9.6. I love this wine. I’m ordering more. I can’t wait to try their Syrah tomorrow as well as their petite sirah on Wednesday!!!!!
This is the first mourvedre that I have absolutely loved. It is from Skinner Vineyards. : 2018 ElDorado Mourvedre. The nose opens this show with black licorice and lilac. Then comes the first taste - oh my goodness. Lots of dark fruit, boysenberry, blackberry, black cherry, and maybe even a little raspberry on the finish. Mid pallet brings in some nice velvet chocolate texture and flavors. Then there is the Oaky very dry pallet finish. I give this wine an amazing 9.6. I love this wine. I’m ordering more. I can’t wait to try their Syrah tomorrow as well as their petite sirah on Wednesday!!!!!
Oct 21st, 2025
