Pepe Mendoza - Giró de Abargues 2022 (750ml) Yamhill-Carlton District

Pepe Mendoza - Giró de Abargues 2022 (750ml) Yamhill-Carlton DistrictW I N E D E S C R I P T I O N Gir is a unique variety that since 1500 has united Alicante with Mallorca and Sardinia, the only other regions claiming to grow it. Sensitive to powdery mildew and very low yielding, it lost out in favour of more productive varieties. Yet today it is regarded as a treasure that must be taken care of. Vineyards are at Abargues and Pla Lliber at around 300 meters with a total vineyard area of 2. 5 ha. Vines are around 75

Serving temperature: 16-18°C

Grape: Malbec - Vinified without the skins

The water flow was so strong that it kept moving the millstone even when the mill was not working

The wine comprises of 50% free run juice

These vineyards have very low production

Shiraz providing a mouthful of plush spicy-sweet fruit

a VSP trellis system with a mixture of cane and spur pruning

with a good depth of flavour

Medium-bodied with firm and linear tannins and a vivid finish

Winemaking: the grapes are hand-harvested and sorted

So young still

It's strong but noble with perfect form and beauty