2014 Dirty and Rowdy Mourvedre FAMILIAR

April 5, 2016 Greg Ballington

Region: (Amador, El Dorado, Monterey and Santa Barbara), California, United States of America

Vineyards: Santa Barbara Highlands, Shake Ridge Ranch, Antle Vineyard, Skinner White Oak Flats and Skinner Stoney Creek Vineyards

Tasting Note:April 4, 2016

First time trying Dirty and Rowdy, very excited!! Very interesting right off the bat, no staining on the cork at all and and such an interesting color out of the bottle. Very light red with brownish hues. Nose was full of floral notes and a little nuttiness. Bright and crisp acidity, so elegant. Slight minerality near the finish, which is long and lingering. Moderate tannins (6/10) that grips starting mid to end palate. Very impressed and so happy we got on their allocation list. Thanks Hardy, Kate, Matt and Amy!!! You guys are doing great things out there!

This is 100% Mourvedre.

Drink Dates:

2016 till 2028.

Rating:

92 points.

Price Point:

$$ - Purchased from Union Square Wine & Spirits in New York City for $43.54.