2015 Dirty and Rowdy Mourvedre Antle Vineyard - USA, California, Central Coast, Chalone (8/2/2019)
Prompted by the announcement of the next Dirty & Rowdy release, I grabbed a bottle of this and pulled the cork. Immediately it was a riot of flowers. Bright red fruit followed, then dusty, sun-drenched herbs. After a small glass, I put it aside for a couple of hours. With the extra air the elements came together as a seamless whole, and added a touch of freshly grilled burger. The fruit also darkened a bit, becoming less strawberry, and more dark cherry. There was not too much tannic structure, with vibrant acidity largely keeping things aligned. The mouthwatering finish focused on the savory. Drink now and for the next decade. Glad I have a bunch to follow.