Earlier today in another thread, I asked if anyone knew what wines were in the up-coming release. Just got the email below, which answers my question. Looking particularly forward to the Petite!
Cheers
“When he (winemaker, Olivier Cousin) spoke of the harvest, he told me that he felt the entire year was a rehearsal for the concert that the harvest would become. He stressed that this concert’s purpose was not to make wine. The real thing they were practicing for was to make the experience the most pleasant possible, for everyone involved…“ - Nick Gorevic, Jenny & Francois Selections
It is hard to articulate the evolving mix of joy and excitement that comes with sweaty hands and butterflies, as we are hours away from the start of our fifth harvest year. To calm our nerves and slow our internal beats per minute, we think of Olivier’s words. We have worked hard; we have rehearsed, and by the time you read this- the curtain will be up.
In 2010 we made two barrels of Santa Barbara Highlands Vineyard Mourvèdre. In 2014, we now work with seven Mourvèdre vineyards and continue to explore the potential of this mysterious variety in remote corners of California. Our skin and concrete egg fermented Semillon has become something unlike any other, and Petite Sirah, Chardonnay, sparkling Pinot Blanc, and Pinot Noir have all found homes at Dirty and Rowdy.
We have come a ways and have much more to uncover- On August 21st we will offer the mailing list the following wines.
2013 California Familiar $30 (93% Mourvèdre 7% Petite Sirah)
Santa Barbara, Amador, Mendocino County
270 Cases
2013 Rosewood Vineyards Old Vines Mourvèdre $38
Redwood Valley, Mendocino County
40 Cases
2013 Rosewood Vineyards Old Vines Petite Sirah $38
Redwood Valley, Mendocino County
39 Cases.
Shipping will begin in October. Wine and allocation details will be included in the release email.
Cheers to another harvest. May the season be the most pleasant as possible, for everyone involved.
With gratitude,
The Dirty and Rowdy Family
Amy, Kate, Matt and Hardy