{"product_id":"2024-swinney-mourvedre","title":"2024 Swinney Mourvèdre","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe 2024 Swinney Mourvèdre is another remarkable release from one of Australia’s benchmark producers for the variety, sourced from dry-grown bush vines at the Wilson’s Pool Vineyard in Frankland River, Western Australia. Crafted by Rob Mann with wild fermentation, partial whole-bunch inclusion and maturation in large-format seasoned French oak, the wine continues Swinney’s Rhône-inspired yet distinctly Australian approach — combining savoury complexity, mineral tension and exceptional structural finesse. The warm, dry 2024 season particularly suited Mourvèdre, producing a wine of both depth and freshness. The nose is deeply aromatic and layered, revealing dark cherry, blackberry and plum alongside violet florals, game meat, cinnamon and garam masala spice. There are classic Mourvèdre notes of leather, earth, ironstone and cured meat, but delivered with striking lift and precision rather than rustic heaviness. Savoury herbs, cola and ferrous minerality add further complexity, creating a wine that feels both brooding and beautifully perfumed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOn the palate, it is medium-bodied with firm yet finely sculpted tannins and vibrant natural acidity that gives the wine exceptional drive and energy. The fruit profile balances dark berries and plum with earthy spice, gravelly minerality and savoury complexity, while the structure remains taut, detailed and highly controlled. Compared to richer South Australian Mourvèdre styles, the Swinney leans more toward elegance and mineral tension, with Frankland River’s cool nights preserving freshness and detail. The finish is long, savoury and persistent, carrying lingering notes of spice, herbs and ferrous earthiness with outstanding ageing potential.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBen’s Recommendation:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAt Wine More Cellars, this is one of the benchmark Mourvèdres in Australia — a wine that has helped completely redefine the grape locally. Compared to traditional GSM-blend Mourvèdre, this bottling gives the variety centre stage, showcasing its gamey savouriness, spice and mineral character with remarkable finesse and precision. The 2024 vintage is especially compelling, combining the concentration of a warm season with the freshness and balance that Frankland River consistently delivers. Stylistically, it sits somewhere between Bandol and modern Rhône-inspired Australian reds, offering both power and elegance in equal measure. Already highly impressive with decanting, but this wine will comfortably cellar through 2040+ as it develops further leather, spice and tertiary complexity. Exceptional with lamb, venison, slow-cooked beef, chargrilled meats or richly savoury Mediterranean dishes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eInfo\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003ctable width=\"846\" style=\"height: 117.563px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"height: 19.5938px; text-align: center; width: 157.688px;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eCOUNTRY\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"height: 19.5938px; text-align: left; width: 386.312px;\"\u003eAustralia\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 19.5938px; text-align: left;\"\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"height: 19.5938px; text-align: center; width: 157.688px;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003ePRODUCER\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"height: 19.5938px; width: 386.312px;\"\u003eSwinney\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 19.5938px; text-align: left;\"\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"height: 19.5938px; text-align: center; width: 157.688px;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eVARIETY\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"height: 19.5938px; width: 386.312px;\"\u003eMourvèdre\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 19.5938px; text-align: left;\"\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"height: 19.5938px; text-align: center; width: 157.688px;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eSTYLE\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"height: 19.5938px; width: 386.312px;\"\u003eRed Wine\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 19.5938px; text-align: left;\"\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"height: 19.5938px; text-align: center; width: 157.688px;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eVINTAGE\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"height: 19.5938px; width: 386.312px;\"\u003e2024\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"height: 19.5938px; text-align: center; width: 157.688px;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eSIZE\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"height: 19.5938px; text-align: left; width: 386.312px;\"\u003e750ml\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e","brand":"Swinney","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51218561925435,"sku":"25520-750","price":44.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0574\/6779\/7699\/files\/2024SwinneyMourvedre-WineMoreCellars.png?v=1778059864","url":"https:\/\/winemore.com.au\/products\/2024-swinney-mourvedre","provider":"Wine More Cellars","version":"1.0","type":"link"}