COLOUR
Red
TYPE
Still
VINTAGE
2019
GRAPE
Grenache, Mourvèdre, Syrah
PRODUCER
Andrew Murray Vineyards
REGION
California
CHARACTERISTICS
Body
Medium - Full
Sweetness
Dry
Acidity
Medium
Finish
Long
Intensity
Pronounced
Tannins
Medium - High
AROMAS & FLAVOURS
ABOUT THIS WINE
The Andrew Murray Espérance Red is a red wine from the Santa Ynez Valley AVA in Santa Barbara County, California, produced by Andrew Murray Vineyards. The winery is known for its focus on Rhône varietals, with the Espérance Red typically being a blend of Grenache, Mourvèdre, and Syrah. Founded in 1990, the family-owned estate is dedicated to crafting wines from its hillside vineyards. The Santa Ynez Valley's climate is well-suited for these grapes, contributing to the wine's character. A distinctive practice of the winery is its use of screw-cap closures for all its wines.
ALCOHOL
AVG. PRICE
STYLE
Classic
SULPHITES
NO
When to drink
Now or Later
Ideal temperature
16-18°C
INTERESTING FACTS
Fact 01
Andrew Murray Vineyards switched to screw caps for all wines starting with the 2006 vintage.
Fact 02
The winery focuses on hillside vineyards to achieve lower yields and concentrated fruit.
Fact 03
Andrew Murray himself studied enology and viticulture at UC Davis.
FOOD PAIRING
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WINE MAKING PROCESS
The Andrew Murray Espérance Red is produced using grapes from hillside vineyards, which are known for promoting lower yields and concentrated fruit. The winemaking philosophy emphasizes a non-interventionist approach. Aging takes place in used French oak barrels, with a small proportion potentially including new French oak, contributing to the wine's structure and texture. The winery is also notable for its consistent use of screw-cap closures across its entire product line.
