Hanover Park Mourvedre 2003

I was told that the owners of the winery really enjoyed this grape as a result of their travels in France. They decided to plant it here, and I'm glad they did. The aroma is peppery, and I smelled something that really reminded me of Christmas baking spices. It has a lean, dry palate and a lengthy, tart finish. We bought a bottle (my wife particularly liked this one, too), and I look forward to drinking it at home. It seems to me to be a good food wine. Kebabs of lamb or goat, marinated with cumin, cinnamon and oregano will probably be the dish. $15.99

This tasty grape also goes by the names Mataro and Monastrell (I've had a good Spanish wine made from it).