Tannin Wine Bar & Kitchen KC

9.0

Blue / black fruit, with subtle herb and spice. Approachable, medium weight, unfiltered texture. — 8 years ago

David Kline

9.0

Not going to expound upon vintages and weather. This is a really nice wine. Some will say this is a Janoueix play on a new World style. But I find it compellingly balanced for a Bordeaux from a generously vaunted region. The nose a mish-mash of arboreal cuts, with pine interceding, but also a slick, black, stony core that sloughs smoky, elemental suggestions. A tar and graphite mouthful, showing depth without getting gritty or pronounced, then settling on a supple note of blueberry-currant on the carry through, but pleasant and enduring like an empowering conquest! Rise above! Plenty of residual perfume to make it salacious. Dirty as you want to be. — 9 years ago

with Courtney

Thomas Stevens

9.1

At a really good spot right now. Opened with a ton of cinnamon and baking spice. A range of fruit types(red/black/blue) and conditions(fresh and bright but also oxidized and cooked). Earthy, dirty Mourvèdre/Brett notes on the first day but more of a dried violet/tar thing on the second day. — 9 years ago

S Butterfield

Sommelier Flask Fine Wines

9.2

Funky, dirty, meaty nose, drinking stones of the earth. Purple and black fruit from some overgrown long forgotten mystic garden. Extended finish like another round of applause. — 10 years ago

Rob Mcalister

9.3

Dirty(subois) and tea leaves with tart black cherry — 10 years ago

Stuart Robinson

9.0

Second vintage I've tried, grown into its boots with the additional vintage. Black fruit meets fennel for a quick fumble; soft and pillowy entry before things get down and dirty with depth and spice. — 10 years ago

David Kline

9.0

Mushrooms and pottery clay nose with baked blackberries. Forrest biomass and black plum intertwine with gamey goodness.. Big fruit tannins; grainy and smooth. A delicious thing. Paired this with Beet Wellington, a beet, mushroom, garlic, kale, and spinach -goat cheese Puff pastry wonder. Knew I would need a dirty girl for this one. Found her in this bottle. — 12 years ago

with Courtney

Greg Ballington

Co-Founder of Millennial Drinkers Wine Blog

9.3

Sample from #CapeClassics.
Deep ruby red with high intensity. Nose was slightly dirty to start with a little barnyard or wet hay funk (good South African funk, don't be scared). This aired out to some classic chalkiness with tobacco, light bell peppers and a little charred note at the end. Moderate tannins (7/10) with a medium plus body. This was very tight and softer than expected when we opened it, but started to sing after a few hours in the glass. Very well integrated, no sharp or harsh edges. Layered palate with some red cherries and savory notes on the front end. With the air time came a few more notes of black berries and raspberries, some dried berries too. Also seemed to have a few rustic characteristics. Beautiful wine with a dry and lingering finish. Definitely one of the great wines out of South Africa. Give it some good air time and let it get to just below room temperature before enjoying. Drink till 2028. — 8 years ago

with Sean and India

Chris Lucchese

9.6

2013. And has many years left. Let this thing open up. For a minimum of 30 minutes. Minimum! It opens up like nothing from N. Cali. There's black cherry and overripe blackberry and some cigar box and leather and on and on. One of the most complex new world small production wines I've had. Wish I had a case. The tannins are some of the most elegant and smooth I've ever had. A truly one of kind beautiful wine. — 9 years ago

Mike Evans

9.2

Herbal, with black cherry, a little medicinal in a good way, very drinkable, but young. — 9 years ago

grape friend

9.5

Fantastic. Dried black cherry but very earthy and black dirty. The saturation of the dried fruit was elegant and well balanced. Thoroughly enjoyed with beef stew. — 10 years ago

Gustavo D'Arthenay

10

The F Bomb. The black pepper notes blended with the blackberry jam create a unique and exquisite experience. — 11 years ago

Gobindjit S. Dhaliwal

8.9

Aromas of mushrooms, underbrush, cassis, blackberries, old leather boots, volate acidity, crushed stones, and black pepper. Rustic, dirty, earthy, dark fruits, leather, dark chocolate, and some rancio notes. Weak but some rustic beauty to it. — 12 years ago

Neal Schaffer

9.1

Aromatics spank you... hard. It's that dirty spanking that you like. Tart black plum sauce takes control at first, but after a couple swirls, secondary aromas of grilled meats, leather, and espresso get on top. Thrusting from the bottom are dried herbs, licorice, and menthol. Full-bodied with structured tannins and edgy acidity. You're left with a puckering yogurt creaminess in the back finish. Balanced like the Kama Sutra, this wine gives you a Marvin Gaye song on repeat. These Nero's are a steal. — 9 years ago

with Dana

Carson

9.2

Pitch black and juicy wth the boldest flavors I've had in a wine. Wish I could find more Mourvèdre around. Fantastic after dinner with a cigar. — 9 years ago

Mike Blom

9.0

An old Kermit Lynch selection. Always a question as to whether to decant or not. Didn't in this case so initial notes were dirty and Brett. Once more air kicked in the Syrah started to show through.
Pretty garnet edge to edge. Red rose petal, black pepper, red raspberry and nutmeg.
Linear red currant, plum, and cedar. Thin in the middle but lingering flavors and finish. Shows well for its age. — 9 years ago

Charles Fairbanks

9.4

Carema! Vintage designated, good dirty — 10 years ago

Ryan Guy

8.9

Black cherry cola with dirty mushrooms, soft tannins and fresh Rainier cherries. Opened up nicely with decanting, worth the time. Acidity still present, drink over the next 3 yrs. — 10 years ago

Drew DiMatteo

9.1

I made an analogy tonight of learning about wine and skiing. @DirtyandRowdy is definitely a double black diamond trail. You either love it (like me), feel exhilarated and thrilled. Other people might feel like just slid face first into a tree. One thing is for sure, it's never boring. — 11 years ago

Saman Hosseini

Writer Maison Abattoir

9.0

Opens dirty with smoke and rust. Integrates and blooms shortly after. Generous black fruits, with violet & llicorice notes, refined structure, and wisps of smoke. — 12 years ago