2006 Hewitson - Mourvedre Old Garden
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Score 92/100 · Drink 2010-2025, Joe Czerwinski, Wine Advocate, Aug 2018
I'm happy to report that Hewitson's 2006 Old Garden Mourvedre, from a vineyard planted around 1853 and last reviewed in February 2009, is still looking formidable. Dusty and earthy, with dark plummy fruit, cola and hints of tree bark, it's medium to full-bodied, with supple tannins and a long spicy-chocolaty finish. It looks capable of drinking well for at least another 6-7 years.
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92+/100
Josh Raynolds
92
92/100
Joe Czerwinski, Wine Advocate
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92+ points
Josh Raynolds
Score 92+/100 · Josh Raynolds, Sep 2008
Ruby-red. Powerfully aromatic bouquet of dark cherry, blackcurrant and smoky minerals. Deeply concentrated, with meaty dark fruit flavors, chewy tannins and impressive mineral lift. Plenty of flavor here but I'd give it a few years of aging to gain nuance. These vines were reportedly planted in 1853.
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