TN: Vina Vermeta 2000

It might not be damage, I find Mouvedre to be the very sensitive to air, and seldom as good on day two. Thanks for notes, sounds like interesting if not exciting wine

Dale,

Thanks for the observation. On the other hand, Cline makes an old vine Mouvedre that's an absolute blockbuster by comparison, and the last time I had it actually seemed to gain weight and depth over a day or two, like a good Zin. Just the difference between old and new world styles, do you think? Come to think of it, I've got a bottle of the 2003 Cline in the cellar - this might be a good time to pop it and see what it's doing.

Dean

Dean, I should have qualified that with "less expensive/strutured" Mourvedre. Good Bandol can do fine open for days; Beaucastel does fine with air, and it's got lots of Mourvedre. I was thinking more of the less expensive Spanish and Southern French wines made in a more forward "drink now" style.

I liked that Cline the one time I tried. They also make a "small berry" Mourvedre that's good.