2023 Mourvèdre Ward Eisan Vineyard
2023 is only our second vintage of Mourvèdre at the ranch, but it was instantly apparent this Rhone variety is very comfortable on the property and we have already planted more. The '23 vintage gave us a single barrel of rich, balanced wine -- "hedonistic" winemaker Diana Snowden Seysses calls it, with "aromas of dried plum and rose petal balancing subtle meaty undertones." 24 cases bottled.
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Wine Specs
Vintage
2023
Varietal
Mourvèdre
Appellation
Napa Valley
Vineyard Designation
Ward Eisan Vineyard
Harvest Date
October 11, 2023
Aging
18 months in French oak barrels
Fermentation
Wild, native yeast fermentation
Bottling Date
May 7, 2025
Residual Sugar
Fermented dry, no sugar added
Alcohol %
15.0
Wine Profile
Vineyard Notes
Winter and spring rains replenished our reservoirs, restored the water table, and saturated the fields, setting the stage for a healthy growing season. The weather remained cool and even throughout the year, with flowering and harvest unfolding steadily and without pressure. The 2023 vintage enjoyed one of the longest growing seasons in recent memory, allowing for generous hang time and gradual ripening. The resulting wines are refined and poised—marked by depth of fruit, balanced acidity, and a quiet, weightless elegance.
Winemaker Notes
The 2023 Mourvèdre is deeply textured and savory, offering aromas of dried plum and rose petal balancing subtle meaty undertones. Whole-cluster fermentation with native yeasts brought a fine, tactile grain to the tannins. Rich yet balanced, this hedonistic wine is vibrant and earthy—a natural partner for grilled dishes and late-summer evenings.
