"The 20063 Mourvedre Pato Vineyard is relatively stylish for a wine that can often be rustic and animal. The wine displays civilized blueberry and raspberry fruit with earth and spice. It is well-made, medium to full-bodied, with an excellent ripeness and sweet tannin. Drink it over the next 5-6 years." 90 Points
- The Wine Advocate, Robert Parker
December 2006
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2006 Mourvedre Pato Vineyards
My love affair with Domaine Tempier and their Mourvédre began in the late 1970's when Alice Waters arranged for us to visit as guests of the owners. I was smitten. No surprise, then, that I found it impossible to turn down Rich Pato's offer of the small crop of Mourvédre from the 100 year-old vines on his Oakley ranch when they became available in 2006. Mourvédre is a variety that resists oxidation, making it frequently one of the longest-lived of all red wines. It's uniquely expressive as well, combining elements of fruit, mineral, earth and leather into a package that can be greater than the sum of its parts. I was so impressed with the wine Tadeo Borchardt made from these grapes that I set aside a pallet for myself. If I drink a bottle every five days, it will last me ten years. That should be just about right.
353 cases produced
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