Winery
of the Week:
Murrieta's Well - Livermore Valley, Ca
Murrieta's
Well is
one of California's original wine estates and has been growing
grapes since the 1800s. And it's owners, the Wente Family, ensure
it continues to produce the highest quality fruit to make world-class
wines.
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Murrieta's
Well 2013 "The Spur" Red Blend
Winery:
Murrieta's Well
Grape(s): 40% Petite Sirah, 26% Cabernet,
10% Petit Verdot, 8% Merlot, 8% Cabernet Franc, &
8% Malbec
Region: Livermore Valley, Ca
Year:
2013
Special Designation: n/a
Farming Certification:
n/a
Price: 20-25
Review:
A bouquet of plums, blueberries, cherries, and vanilla
rise up from a glass. The palate showcases flavors of
blueberry, plum, and boysenberry that interweave with
elements of baking spice and oak. A wine that offers inviting
fruit and smooth tannins, enjoy a glass with roast chicken.
8,625 cases produced.
Rating: 90 |
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Murrieta's
Well 2014 "The Whip" White Blend
Winery:
Murrieta's Well
Grape(s):
29% Semillon, 27% Chardonnay, 18% Sauvignon Blanc, 12%
Orange Muscat, 8% Muscat Canelli, & 6% Viognier
Region: Livermore Valley, California
Year:
2014
Special Designation: n/a
Farming Certification:
n/a
Price: n/a
Review:
Aromatics of apricots, peaches, and tropical fruits come
together with traces of honeysuckle on the nose. Apricots,
honeydew, and mango flavors emerge on the palate, along
with notes of white blossoms and honey. Inviting, with
a nice roundness but still a fresh acidity, it's a lovely
wine to sip on a warm evening. 6,500 cases were made.
Rating: 90 |
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Murrieta's
Well 2015 "Small Lot" Dry Rose
Winery:
Murrieta's Well
Grape(s):
55% Grenache & 45% Counoise
Region: Livermore Valley, California
Year:
2015
Special Designation: n/a
Farming Certification:
n/a
Price: 25-30
Review:
The nose reveals notes of strawberry, peach, and melon
that coalesce with whispers of spring flowers. With a
sip, flavors of stone fruits and red berries come together
with undertones of rose petal. It's supple and has a friendly
acidity; enjoy a bottle with grilled shrimp. 400 cases
produced.
Rating: 89 |
By
Jason Barlow
96
— 100 |
Spectacular |
92
— 95 |
Outstanding |
89
— 91 |
Great |
85
— 88 |
Good |
81
— 84 |
Solid |
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*Wines
rated with a "+" need
a bit more time to reach peak quality
but will
do so over the coming years
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