2019 Andremily Wines Mourvèdre | Ventura California 750ml

The 2019 Mourvedre is heavenly juice and you're not going to find a better example of this variety. Thrilling notes of white pepper, red and black fruits, cured meats, sandalwood, and leather all soar from the glass, and it hits the palate with full-bodied richness, perfect balance, ultra-fine tannins, and a great finish. The mouthfeel, balance, and length on this are straight-up stunning, and you should beg, borrow, or steal to try this. | 100 points, Jeb Dunnuck for jebdunnuck.com

...a mouth wateringly delicious elixir comprised of 81% Mourvedre, 18% Syrah, and topped off with 1% Viognier. The 2019 leaps from the glass offering a heady bouquet of smoked meats, ground pepper, boysenberry, blackberries, espresso, and plenty of Mourvedre funk. With a rich full texture, ripe tannins, and a lingering finish that goes on for more than a minute, this is one sexy Mourvedre. If you have not tried these wines yet we absolutely encourage you to do so... | Andremily

I've said it before, and I'll say it again: With the possible exception of Beaucastel (notably, their Hommage a Jacques Perrin label), there is likely no one in the world producing greater Mourvedre than Jim. It is a variety he has mastered as no other. For anyone who thinks they don't like Mourvedre but is otherwise a fan of big, rich, decadent Rhone blockbusters, I urge you to try Jim's astonishingly gorgeous take on this notoriously fussy grape. | Lisa Perrotti-Brown for Wine Advocate