WTN: Fred &

by **David M. Bueker** » Thu Dec 07, 2023 8:50 pm

2014 Dirty and Rowdy Petite Sirah Old Vines Fred & Dora's Vineyard - USA, California, North Coast, Mendocino (12/7/2023)
Over seven years since I last tried this wine. Remember when we thought of Dirty & Rowdy wines as shorter to mid-term wines? This one is clearly built to go the distance. As typical with Petite Sirah it has a tannic snarl, but it also has fruit, ripe cherry on the front, and a cleansing bitter cherry on the finish, that stands up to the tannins, and is deep enough to stand toe to toe with the teeth for a long time to come. Sampled over three hours it picked up black tea and brushy herbal notes to go along with the fruit, and never let the tannins get out ahead. I have one more bottle, and I hope to let it sit for another seven (or more) years to see what will happen.