Grown on the south-facing slopes of Mont Ventoux, the 2003 Murmurium Carpe Diem is an exciting Syrah/Grenache blend from Côtes-Du-Ventoux, a wine growing appellation in southeastern Rhône. The dry, limestone-rich soil and extremely low-yielding vines of Côtes-Du-Ventoux, consistently produce easy drinking, early maturing, fruit-forward red wines with distinctive flavor profiles of spicy black fruit.

Carpe Diem’s nose heavily displays this region’s characteristically spicy properties, along with rich blackberry, black-cherry and rhubarb. Light accents of vanilla, wet cardboard, lead pencil, and cool mineral notes contribute to the nice complexity of this vibrant, young wine. The spice box and black pepper strongholds on the nose slacken nicely in the mouth. A spirited dryness, combined with a smooth juicy textural mouth-feel, allow Carpe Diem to play a much more elegant hand than the price tag would have you expect. $13

Enjoy!

-Rob