Preston Dry Creek Valley Mourvedre 2023 web-unpublished in large format

in large format

dried thyme

which makes it earlier-drinking and approachable

it shows remarkably bright red fruits and fresh acidity

A timeless classic

Preston Dry Creek Valley Mourvedre 2023 web-unpublished in large formatMourvdre is the wild, brooding member of the southern Rhne family, and Lou Preston was one of the first Californians to take it seriously planting it in Dry Creek when conventional wisdom said don't. The estate is farmed organically and biodynamically (Demeter certified 2015), and 2023's slow, cool growing season gave the variety exactly what it needs: time to ripen patiently without rocketing sugar. Expect minty plum, pomegranate, cracked pepper and