Wine maverick Joshua Wesson talks Mourvedre.
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Mourvedre is the wine of the moment. Born in Spain from an obscure but delicious grape, this wine is thick, tannic and high in alcohol. It's meaty, rustic flavor makes it a real "muscle man" kind of wine. Called Monestrel in France, and Matero in California and Australia, Mourvedre tends to be on the lower end of the price scale. Here are some to try:
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