CUR NON (Mouvedre) 2020
CUR NON, Latin for why not?
Not everything needs to be logical or have a good reason. Sometimes, why not is the essence of motivation and inspiration. So, why not sit down, enjoy this wine, and reconnect with what inspires you?
CUR NON is 100% Mourvedre sourced from the Sugarloaf Vineyard within Washington's Rattlesnake Hills AVA.
Vintage | 2020 |
Varietal | Mourvedre |
Varietal Composition | 100% Mourvedre |
Appellation | Columbia Valley |
Vineyard | Willow Run |
Harvest Date | 10/16/2020 |
PH | 4.0 |
Aging | 21 months in neutral oak |
Fermentation | full ML |
Alcohol | 14.70% |
Volume | 750 ml |
Bottling Date | 07/27/2022 |
Cases Produced | only 62 |
Country of Origin | UNITED STATES |
Sean P. Sullivan's Northwest Wine Report - 88 points
Pale in color, the aromas are restrained, with notes of red fruit, fresh herb, and campfire. The palate is light and elegant, with smoky notes threaded throughout, getting stronger on the finish. The smoke unfortunately causes significant distraction on an otherwise lovely wine.
Seattle Wine Awards - Gold (93)
Great Northwest Wine Awards - Platinum - 90
Washington Wine Report - 94 Points
This 100% Mourvedre from the Willow Run Vineyard is aged for 21 months in all neutral French oak. A light to medium brickish core with a blue-tinted rim in the glass, it sports notes of black raspberry, dried red currants, lemony herbs, ground white peppercorn, and a hint of rose flower. The most balanced of the 2020 Quiddity wines, it features sweet rounded tannins, perfect levels of mouthwatering acidity, and a lengthy fruit and spice-forward finish.
Purple Cellars – 95 points
Uncorked this totally awesome and curiously eccentric Quiddity 2020 Cur Non (Mourvedre). Beautiful aromas of dark cherries, stewed plums, black tea with savory herb and touch of smoke. The palate is light, silky smooth improving vastly the next day, with fruitful juicy cherries, game and notes of coffee. Nice structure and finish with integrated tannins, pink peppercorn and hint of mint. A complex and original Mourvedre. Serve slightly chilled and decant well.