The 2023 Mourvèdre, Grenache, Syrah Maus Vineyard is a powerful, dense wine. Dark-toned fruit, leather, incense, tobacco, licorice and dried herbs are all amplified in the glass. The 2023 packs a pretty serious punch. It’s one of the bolder, more extroverted wines I have tasted from Newfound. There's a lot to explore here. This site on Moon Mountain is so evocative.
Product Description:
"Rarely have we been as excited about an inaugural release as we are about this bottling. I first discovered the Maus Vineyard through a small parcel of Cabernet we began producing in 2021 (yet to be released). Perched 1,400 feet above the Sonoma Valley floor, this rugged ridge-top site is rocky, nutrient-poor, and reminiscent of the scrubby chaparral found in southern France. Groves of manzanita, madrone, and pine forest dominate the landscape, each contributing its own character to the wines. In 2023, we secured a portion of the vineyard’s field blend of Mourvèdre, Syrah, and Grenache. The resulting wine is highly aromatic, reflecting the vineyard’s essence and showcasing the characteristic power and depth of Moon Mountain." -Winery
