Amevive Mourvedre Ibarra-Young Estate 2023

Amevive Mourvedre Ibarra-Young Estate 2023

Amevive
$48.00

Grape: Mourvèdre
Vintage: 2023
Type: Red

Crafted from a tiny half-acre block of 1971 plantings at the Ibarra-Young Vineyard, this mourvèdre represents a small two-barrel production. Winemaker Alice Anderson manages these own-rooted vines in the Los Olivos District using regenerative and biodynamic principles. The fruit ferments with sixty percent whole clusters for two weeks, relying on native yeasts for a gentle extraction. Aged in neutral French oak, this unfiltered bottling captures a distinct, historic site identity.

It pours a dark magenta color, opening with a perfumed nose of dusty blackberry, fresh red plum, and wild lavender. On the palate, the medium-bodied frame showcases a crunchy red fruit profile supported by a persistent herbal foundation. The whole-cluster component introduces structure with fine, integrated tannins that avoid heavy extraction. A clean wave of natural acidity runs through the center, maintaining a balanced texture. It finishes dry and savory, leaving a lingering trace of black pepper.

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We are proud to lovingly tend some of the oldest vines planted and still in production in Santa Barbara County. We are committed to beyond organic farming, embracing the native ecology, integrating animals, and walking our vineyard rows daily. We believe that unmanipulated wines with energy and a sense of place only come with a deep connection to the land.

We lease and farm the Ibarra-Young Vineyard in Los Olivos District A.V.A. This vineyard was planted by Charlotte Young in 1971 and is still owned by her three daughters.

Everything on the property is own-rooted and has been farmed organically since 1993. We began leasing and farming this land at the end of 2019 and have since employed holistic, regenerative organic, and biodynamic practices to reinvigorate the soils that have been working hard for over half a century.

Our goal is to rebuild an ecosystem of native species that live alongside our vine rows, regenerate soil health, and grow the highest quality grapes this site can give. We believe the best wine grapes are grown with minimal inputs and conscious vineyard management. We reject a systematic schedule for viticulture and farming in general. We believe that by working in conjunction with nature we can increase biodiversity and soil health, minimize unnecessary sprays, minimize tractor passes and compaction, decrease water use, and reduce our carbon footprint.