Andremily 2023 Mourvedre, California

99 points Rare new release from Andremily. Limited. 99 Points Jeb Dunnuck: "Made from 87% Mourvèdre from Alta Mesa and 13% Syrah from Slide Hill that was 30% destemmed and aged 21 months in 50% new French oak barrels and demi-muids, the 2023 Mourvèdre is killer stuff. Darker berries, pepper, violets, lavender, and gamey nuances all shine in this ripe, full-bodied, powerful effort. It’s balanced, has ripe tannins, and a great finish." ....In May I paid a visit to Andremily owner, Jim Binns, at his small winemaking facility in Ventura, CA. A former employee at Sine Qua Non, not only did this guy learn from the best, he has taken the baton and run off into his own very clever direction with it. I think it is safe to say that with the possible exception of Beaucastel’s Hommage a Jacques Perrin, there is no one in the world producing greater Mourvedre than Jim. It is a variety that he clearly loves and has mastered like no other. Most impressive is the quality of the tannins in his varietal label (85%+ Mourvedre)—astonishing when you consider how difficult it can be to get Mourvedre tannins this ripe!"