Swinney Mourvèdre 2022 henty Long in the mouth

Long in the mouth

Jeff likens the years to “two peas in a pod

The fruit undergoes maceration and alcoholic fermentation in temperature-controlled vats for an average period of 14 days

allowing the typically large canopy to maintain its integrity throughout the summer

The palate continues the spicy theme

Swinney Mourvèdre 2022 henty Long in the mouthThe positive results of Swinneys meticulous viticulture are, perhaps, felt most strongly in the Mourvdre. Just a few years ago, Rob Mann was utilising this fruit in Swinneys Mourvdre Syrah Grenache bottling. Such was the quality that it became harder and harder to dilute this fruit, and last year the team took the plunge and bottled a straight Mourvdre. Syrah (6%) and Grenache (4%) make a reappearance in 2022, but its very much in a supporting