and a sun-and-spice character that's unmistakably Mediterranean
with a modern-traditional approach that pairs long maceration with neutral botti aging
combining the fragrance and finesse typical of this commune with remarkable aging potential
80% Pinot Noir from estate parcels in Aÿ rounded out by 20% Chardonnay
The key ingredient in the base for the modern classic Aperol Spritz
Dirty and Rowdy, Cuvee Herve, 2018 SPcount0226 and a sun-and-spice character that'sCuvee Herve is Hardy Wallace's tribute bottling, a Mourvedre drawn from Dirty & Rowdy's roster of old, organically farmed California sites. Wallace made his name mastering Mourvedre, a grape that's tricky to ripen without going heavy, and his whole answer is whole cluster fermentation, foot crushing, native yeast and neutral vessel aging to keep the fruit lifted rather than jammy. It's bottled the way all his reds are: unfined, unfiltered, with just a