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Mourvedre is one of the varietals winemakers prize for its ability to blend in. It is part of noble wines, such as Côtes du Rhône and Châteauneuf du Pape, the all-important M in GSM. And so it was at Morgan – until now. The winery just released its first single-varietal Mourvedre, a 2023 vin…

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