Glorious (call it 95) on night one. Less so (89?) on night two. On opening the red fruit is incredibly expressive and perfumed with spice and sweet tiny wild berries. Light bodied with sprightly acidity on the palate. Freshly, crunchy, and joyful. Really great and among the best D&R bottles I’ve had. On night two the wine has sadly shut down. Aromas are much more muted and the wine seems darker and a little more stewed. Unusual given that D&R bottles often show better after being open for a day. Could have just been the muggy weather today. Oh well, should have finished the bottle on the first night.
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Pomegranate syrup nose with hibiscus floral notes, a touch of cinnamon and a hint of eucalyptus (?). Supple yet light-bodied, a bit of tannin hanging in there (popped and poured) on the finish, but so drinkable and alluring. Bright cherry love juice. In a super place right now.
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Starting to think this is one of the stronger bottlings in the D&R lineup. It might be the one I'd point to as most typical of the house style. It's almost like if Jacky Truchot made mourvedre, with flavors that are already winy and past the primary fruit right on release on an almost impossibly light frame. This vintage, it seems even more finessed and silky than before. If Dirty & Rowdy can make such an ethereal wine at 12% alcohol and no underripe flavors from California fruit, why can't hardly anyone else?
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3/25/2021 - adnorthup Likes this wine:
Entering a really good spot. Have it about an hour of air for it to open up.
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6/21/2019 - MartyL wrote: 92 Points
Glorious (call it 95) on night one. Less so (89?) on night two. On opening the red fruit is incredibly expressive and perfumed with spice and sweet tiny wild berries. Light bodied with sprightly acidity on the palate. Freshly, crunchy, and joyful. Really great and among the best D&R bottles I’ve had. On night two the wine has sadly shut down. Aromas are much more muted and the wine seems darker and a little more stewed. Unusual given that D&R bottles often show better after being open for a day. Could have just been the muggy weather today. Oh well, should have finished the bottle on the first night.
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5/26/2018 - Biskuit Likes this wine: 93 Points
Pomegranate syrup nose with hibiscus floral notes, a touch of cinnamon and a hint of eucalyptus (?). Supple yet light-bodied, a bit of tannin hanging in there (popped and poured) on the finish, but so drinkable and alluring. Bright cherry love juice. In a super place right now.
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2/28/2017 - Keith Levenberg Likes this wine: 92 Points
Starting to think this is one of the stronger bottlings in the D&R lineup. It might be the one I'd point to as most typical of the house style. It's almost like if Jacky Truchot made mourvedre, with flavors that are already winy and past the primary fruit right on release on an almost impossibly light frame. This vintage, it seems even more finessed and silky than before. If Dirty & Rowdy can make such an ethereal wine at 12% alcohol and no underripe flavors from California fruit, why can't hardly anyone else?
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2/7/2016 - DaButtah wrote: 91 Points
From magnum, with love.
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