To clear the decks for tomorrow’s Primitivo/Zinfandel harvest, I pressed the Mourvedre this afternoon. This is the final component of my red Rhone blend for 2007. The other two varieties, Syrah and Grenache, have already completed both their primary and malolactic fermentations and are settling down for their winter slumber.

The color of the Mourvedre was beautiful and the flavor was outstanding. A few quick photos…

A typical press setup for a “garagiste”.

The poor little suckers were doing their best to escape the clutches of the basket press.

I just liked this shot looking around the side of the basket press.

 Next up: 250lbs. of Primitivo (or Zinfandel) tomorrow.