Cass Mourvèdre is a deep, intense wine from the Paso Robles appellation, located in the state of California. Mourvèdre, also known as Monastrell, is a variety mostly planted in Spain, also producing some notable wines in the South of France. In California, it remains a niche grape, but this heat-seeking variety is well-adapted to the warm climate of Paso Robles, allowing it to ripen consistently every year. The wine is fermented in temperature-controlled inert vessels before being matured in neutral french oak barrels for around 17 months prior to bottling.
NOTES FROM VINOVOSS SOMMELIER
Cass Mourvèdre exhibits a deep ruby color with purple hues.On the nose, it offers a range of dark fruits such as blackberry and plum, accompanied by notes of black pepper and leather undertones. On the palate, the wine is full-bodied and round texture, with well-integrated tannins that provide structure and balance. The flavors are concentrated and intense, with a harmonious blend of ripe black fruits, spice, and hints of smoky oak that carries on the moderate length finish.
EXPERT RATING
4.5
DRINKING WINDOW
Now
2029
Profile
Sweetness:
Dry
Dry
Lusciously Sweet
Alcohol:
Moderate
No/Low
Very High
Intensity:
Mildly aromatic
Subtle
Powerful
Body:
Generous
Light Bodied
Full Bodied
Acidity:
Refreshing
Soft
Crisp
Tannin:
Firm
No Tannin
Grippy
ORIGINS
Winery: Cass
Region: Central Coast California
The Central Coast of California is a wine lover's paradise, boasting a wide variety of climates, soils, and grape varieties. Located between San Francisco and Los Angeles, the Central Coast spans from Monterey County in the north to Santa Barbara County in the south. With its diverse topography and Mediterranean climate, the Central Coast is home to some of the most renowned wineries in the United States.
The Central Coast has a long and storied history of winemaking, dating back to the mid-1800s. The first vineyards were planted in the Santa Clara Valley, and by the late 1800s, the region was producing some of the finest wines in the country. The region's reputation for quality wines was further solidified in the early 1989, when the Santa Clara Valley was declared among the first American Viticultural Area (AVA) in the United States.