Cabernet - Mourvedre - Syrah is a red blend rather than a single variety, and it traces back to Bordeaux, France.
Structurally it lands at full body, medium-high tannin, medium acidity, dry and high alcohol.
Look for dark fruit, blackberry, plum, spice, pepper and violets.
The regions that matter for it are Yecla, Jumilla and Southern France.
In the vineyard it is marked by late ripening, medium vigour and a preference for warm.
It blends readily with Grenache.
Watch for the synonyms: Cabernet Sauvignon - Mourvèdre - Syrah.
At the table it suits blackened pork with herby char-grilled capsicum, chipotle spare ribs with hickory-smoked bell pepper and barbecued duck with soy, five spice and honey glaze.
The structure.
Where it grows.
Blends well with.
Food pairings.
Also labelled.
Cabernet Sauvignon - Mourvèdre - Syrah.
Bottles to look for.
- Asuncion Ridge Lascivious, Paso Robles, USA
- Bodegas Contreras Uvio 'C', Bullas, Spain
- Bodegas Ego 'Goru Gold', Jumilla, Spain
- Bodegas Ego 'Goru' 38 Barrels, Jumilla, Spain
- Bodegas Juan Gil Red Blend, Jumilla, Spain
- Bodegas Pio del Ramo 'P' Crianza, Jumilla, Spain
- Bodegas Pio del Ramo Tinto Roble, Jumilla, Spain
- Celler del Roure 'Les Alcusses' Tinto, Valencia, Spain
Cabernet - Mourvedre - Syrah: common questions
01.What does Cabernet - Mourvedre - Syrah taste like?+
02.Where is Cabernet - Mourvedre - Syrah from?+
03.Where is Cabernet - Mourvedre - Syrah grown?+
04.What food pairs with Cabernet - Mourvedre - Syrah?+
05.What else is Cabernet - Mourvedre - Syrah called?+
Keep going: the A to Z grape index, or the wine regions of France.