2015 Purity Mourvèdre

Price: $24
Region: Alta Mesa < Lodi < California 
Grapes: Mourvèdre
Vineyard/Cellar Stats: Hardpan, loamy soil, foot trod, aged in neutral barrel,15ppm SO2 added
Winemaker: Noel Diaz

Purity Wines is the project of Noel Diaz, whose background is in the restaurant business. After nearly 20 years working in both front and back of house, he gravitated towards the wine side and eventually became the wine buyer at the restaurant where he worked. Through connections from friends he explored all sides of the wine industry and eventually settled on winemaking, which is great for us drinkers, as he is one of the most dedicated hands-off, full-transparency and gifted winemakers we know. He shares the full story of how each wine is made on the back label, and broadcasts his mission statement on Purity’s website front page: “Crafted from grapes of uncompromising quality, with minimal intervention and great deference to soil, place and vintage.” This Mourvèdre is bright and bold, juicy and delicious, with notes of bright black cherry, earth, and herbs. So perfect for Autumn, and excellent with a spicy chili (Rock Juice tested!)