At a glance

Producer

H/H Estates (Coyote Canyon Winery)

Region

Horse Heaven Hills, Washington, USA

Grape variety

Mourvèdre

Wine type

Red

Body

Full-bodied and Bold

Sweetness

Dry

Typical price

$40-$55 USD

Tasting profile

Dark plum, blackberry, dried herbs, white pepper, subtle oak and leather tones. Fruit-forward now with spicy undertones.

Evolution: Will gain more earthy, leathery complexity and soften tannins; secondary notes of tobacco and truffle likely.

At peak: Silky, multi-layered texture with tertiary flavors and long, elegant finish.

Structure

Acidity

Medium, providing freshness and age-worthiness.

Tannins

Medium to medium-plus, fine-grained, still integrating.

Alcohol

Typically 14-14.5% ABV for this bottling.

Aging potential

8-12 years from vintage; could go longer in optimal cellar conditions.

Drinking window

Peak drinking

2026 to 2030

Optimal window

2024 to 2032

Current status

Entering early optimal drinking window; can cellar further for maturation.

Current condition

Structured, youthful with integrated tannins; primary fruit character with emerging complexity.

Mourvèdre from Horse Heaven Hills develops generously over time, balancing bold fruit with savory intricacy. 2026-2030 forecasted as peak for tertiary complexity and optimal integration.

Food pairing

Grilled lamb, braised short ribs, rosemary pork, wild mushroom dishes. Pairs well with robust, savory fare.

Serving

Decant

Yes (30 minutes) — The wine has medium to medium-plus tannins that are still integrating, which can benefit from aeration to soften the tannins and enhance the flavors.

Sustainability

Sustainability score: 7/10

Drip irrigation for water savings, cover cropping, wildlife corridors, integrated pest management. Some solar panel adoption at winery; lightweight glass used for reserve line.

Coyote Canyon Winery (H/H Estates) participates in Washington State’s sustainability program and employs several regenerative vineyard practices, though not all parcels are certified organic. Renewable energy usage and water conservation are areas of strength, with eco-friendly packaging for this line. Carbon footprint remains moderate due to geographic distribution and absence of full estate self-sufficiency, but offsets exist through supplier proximity and responsible vineyard stewardship. Overall, more progressive than conventional but not a global benchmark for sustainability.