At a glance

Producer

H/H Estates (Coyote Canyon Winery)

Region

Horse Heaven Hills, Washington, USA

Grape variety

Mourvèdre

Wine type

Red

Body

Medium-bodied and Earthy

Sweetness

Dry

Typical price

$35-$45 USD

Tasting profile

Dark brambly fruit (blackberry, plum), savory herbs, smoke, earthy undertones, structured finish.

Evolution: Over time, fruit tones integrate with savory and leathery notes; tannins mellow, secondary aromas develop.

At peak: Harmony of fruit and earth, softened tannins, complexity of spice, leather, and mineral on the palate.

Structure

Acidity

Medium

Tannins

Medium to medium-plus, fine-grained

Alcohol

Moderate (typically 14-15%)

Aging potential

Good: up to 10-12 years from vintage in ideal conditions

Drinking window

Peak drinking

2025 to 2029

Optimal window

2024 to 2031

Current status

Drink or hold

Current condition

Likely still youthful but beginning integration; suitable for drinking now yet will improve with additional aging.

The Mourvèdre from this site is structured yet approachable. 5-9 years from vintage allows tannins to resolve and the wine’s layered character to express itself most fully.

Food pairing

Lamb chops with rosemary, smoked brisket, mushroom ragu, aged Manchego cheese.

Serving

Decant

Yes (30 minutes) — The wine has medium to medium-plus tannins which can benefit from aeration to soften and enhance its flavors, especially given its age of 5 years.

Sustainability

Sustainability score: 7/10

Coyote Canyon uses drip irrigation for water conservation, low-input sustainable farming, and pest control with minimal chemicals. Efforts towards solar for winery operations and recyclable glass and packaging are in place.

H/H Estates and Coyote Canyon place sustainability at the forefront of their vineyard practices, including efficient water and energy use, and responsible farming. While not organic or biodynamic, they emphasize environmental stewardship and have earned reputable regional certifications. The absence of organic/biodynamic certification and reliance on conventional packaging limits the top-end score, but their ongoing investment in green technology and responsible land management position them above average for sustainability among US wineries.