NEYERS "EVANGELHO VINEYARD" MOURVEDRE 2018, California

I was blown away by how much depth and character this wine has for the price, with the low yields really coming through in the concentrated fruit flavors. It’s bold but not heavy, and the dry sandy soil seems to give it a unique minerality I haven’t found in other California reds.

The old-vine Mourvedre really shows in the depth of flavor—this isn't a thin, simple red. It opened up beautifully after about 45 minutes and paired perfectly with a hearty beef stew. For the price, you're getting something special from those low-yield sandy soils.

Opened this with dinner guests and the depth from those old vines was immediately obvious. It has that earthy, dark-fruit character you only get from low-yield sandy soil vineyards. A real find for anyone who likes Mourvedre with serious personality.