Preston Dry Creek Valley Mourvedre 2023 web-unpublished The firm core of interlocking

The firm core of interlocking fine tannins balances chalky minerality with red fruit

dried thyme

ready to drink from 2028 onward

it shows remarkably bright red fruits and fresh acidity

Preston Dry Creek Valley Mourvedre 2023 web-unpublished The firm core of interlockingMourvdre is the wild, brooding member of the southern Rhne family, and Lou Preston was one of the first Californians to take it seriously planting it in Dry Creek when conventional wisdom said don't. The estate is farmed organically and biodynamically (Demeter certified 2015), and 2023's slow, cool growing season gave the variety exactly what it needs: time to ripen patiently without rocketing sugar. Expect minty plum, pomegranate, cracked pepper and