Young Gun of Wine is relatively new in the wine industry but they’ve already gained a strong following, especially amongst a younger crowd. This was their goal since their beginning in 2007, identifying a need to connect wine with people in a different and more contemporary way. As they state on their website – “Young Gun of Wine is the place to discover wine in new ways. To engage with people and products. To engage with the culture around wine, and to be informed.”
They dedicate real effort to education, often highlighting lesser-known varietals in their feature stories. These are known as Deep Dives and have included features like Semillon, Skin Contact Whites, Albariño and many more. Being featured in their Australia’s Best Mataro/Mourvèdre/Monastrell was very exciting. Adam worked hard on this varietal and to see him receive praise for it was very rewarding.
It’s a well written and researched article so definitely worth the read but here’s what was said about our SubRosa Mourvèdre.
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Chosen by Pearce and Froude in their top six from the blind tasting, Pearce called it her “fave of the day,” praising how “the variety’s wild notes, spice notes, berry notes, and meaty notes all [sit] in balance” — “shiny blackberry and cassis, earthy five-spice, then vibrant black cherry and umami notes of lap cheong,” with “chewy tannins, energy, and length.” She recommended pairing with “yum cha or Korean barbecue.” Froude described “a fruity expression of mataro, with vibrant dark red fruits including cherry and plum, as well as nice spice notes of pepper and clove,” the palate showing “obvious fruit characters of strawberry and stewed plum, backed up with good length of flavour and powdery tannins.
Adam was also interviewed about making Mourvèdre. You’ll need to scroll down, firstly through the reviews, to find his comments and a photo. Here’s a short highlight, about sourcing the fruit from Bendigo:
The vineyard he sources from is in a warmer pocket of the Bendigo area – right on the Campaspe River, abutting the border between Bendigo and Heathcote – but white it’s “pretty warm for Victoria”, Louder credits the slightly cooler climate here for the “not overtly masculine or big and brawny” character of the finished wine: “The major thing is that because you’re inland quite a way, it does get really cold at night,” he says. This helps not only to maintain acidity, but also to create an “interesting fruit profile, with a nice little lick of spice – and it’s quite floral as well.”
We also wrote a few informational articles on Mourvèdre, when we released the wine. Also a pairing guide, with 13 recipes to complement a glass of our Mourvèdre and its rich, earthy flavours with a hint of spice.
Hope you enjoy these articles too, and they inspire you to give Mourvèdre a try next time you’re looking for a food-friendly red wine.
Ultimate Guide to Australian Mourvèdre
Mourvèdre Facts
Mourvèdre Pairing Ideas
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