Vineyard and Region Information: Rodnick.farm is located on the western slopes of the Gabilan Mountains at 1600-1900 ft. This area experiences a high desert climate along with influences from Monterey Bay. This combination creates an ideal growing climate where extreme day to night temperature swings allow for a longer, more concentrated maturation of grapes. The unique soil combination of limestone and decomposed granite provides excellent drainage required for deep roots and healthy vines.

2021 was an ideal vintage in many respects. It was a drought year, keeping yields low and fruit character concentrated. But it was also a year of moderate heat throughout. Instead of heat spikes that can rapidly push brix levels and mess with pick dates, we had a season where the fruit got plenty of hang time and we were able to fine tune our pick dates to achieve ideal acid and ripeness.

Our Rodnick.farm Vineyard Old Vine Mourvedre was fermented using 100% whole clusters with native yeast and minimal intervention. Aged for 11 months in two neutral 500 liter barrels and a concrete egg, then bottled without fining or filtration. We feel the inclusion of whole clusters add textural and aromatic components as well as help to soften the acidity. We choose large format vessels for this wine to help preserve the bright fruit notes as well as round out the tannins in this wine. The nose is classic Mourvedres with a wildness underlying a cornucopia of gorgeous black fruit. The palate silky and smooth with black plums, dried herbs and rich earthiness.