2016 Clothing Optional Wine Co.- USA, California, Central Coast, Chalone (11/26/2020)
Man has this got it going on! Banana on the nose, bright acidity, creamy texture, citrus zest, peach pie, some minerality/chalk, more racy acidity. Going in every direction at once. Love it!
From Hardy (the winemaker):
Soils: Limestone, Granite, Volcanic
Vine Age: 15-45 yrs
Muscat, Chenin Blanc, Roussanne, Marsanne, Viognier
20 months in barrel, 2 years in bottle
2 1/2 barrels produced
I initially was excited to try Mr Wallace’s new project. As I live far away from its point of origin, I had to pass. Natural wines have not shown their best (for me) after suffering the trials of a cross-country sojourn to Shreveport. I am in love with the concept, but will cling to hopes of future Dirty & Rowdy “Familiar White” wines to fill the hole in my heart.
Thanks for including this link to Hardy’s video, Dennis!
The '16 is a super fun and wild white wine. It is 100% Chalone AVA - 50% Antle (now known as Rodnick) Muscat- and 50% Mixed whites (Chenin, Roussanne, Marsane, Vio) from Brosseau. It spent 20 months in neutral barrels, and about 2 1/2 years in bottle. It is unconventional and electric.
The lemon caper mackerel is crazy good with that wine. Orders should start arriving on the W. Coast today / tomorrow and on the E. Coast early next week.