Bedrock Wine Co. Ode to Lulu Ros 2023

71% Mourvedre, 16% Syrah, and 8% Grenache from old vine sites around California. The nose opens with a hit of soft peach and blood orange and time in glass brings forth strawberry and mixed herbs. The palate is light and precise here with flavors of bright blood orange, peach, wet stones and a delicate herbs de Provence note to finish. D&M Tasting NotesThe 2023 Ode to Lulu Ros is composed of 76% Mourvdre, 16% Syrah, and 8% Grenache, sourced predominantly from centenarian vineyards in Contra Costa and Sonoma County. Picked at lower potential alcohol and whole-cluster pressed, the goal here is to highlight the beautiful aromatics and freshness while also feeling the natural weight of old vine Mourvdre. What we have always loved best about the great Mourvdre-based ross of the world (Bandol being the most famous) is how they capture the piquant pink grapefruit and stone fruit fragrance of the variety while also letting the savory tarragon and wild herb pungency shine through. If the red wines from the variety tend towards earthiness and a terrestrial (sometimes downright funky) character, the best ross have lip-smacking deliciousness and are almost terrifying easy to drink while being capable of developing complexity in the glass. We are very pleased with the 2023 and feel it to be a worthy iteration of what is one of the most acclaimed ross made in the Golden State. Winery Notes