Jay Kline

9.1

In anticipation of the 2019 fall release of Sandlands, I figured I should open something from my 2018 allocation. The fruit from the San Benito Mataro was sourced from the Enz Vineyard which, I believe is the only active vineyard in the Lime Kiln Valley AVA. However, the Enz vineyard has some of the oldest vines in all of California . I have found that Sandlands Mataro benefit from significant air and this was no exception. In the glass, the wine is bright ruby with a flashy magenta rim; medium viscosity. On the nose, lingonberries, cranberries, red flowers and black pepper. It actually smells spicy. On the palate, again tart red berries with some black pepper. Super primary at this stage with sneaky tannins (medium) that seem to build over time. Acid is high and the somewhat bitter finish is loaded with minerals. Ultimately, this wine is bright and full of energy; a beautiful pairing with Spanish chicken and rice. Really good now but I think the best is yet to come. — 4 years ago

Blake Walker

9.1

From Enz Vineyard, Lime Kiln Valley AVA. Mourvèdre. Fuller body, more fruit forward style with wild red berries. 15.2% ABV. Deviates from typical D&R style, but very enjoyable. — 5 years ago

Darren Dittrich

8.9

Uber light weight field blend, labeled Cabernet Pfeffer. 13.8% ABV but doesn’t show it. Candied cherry, bright rhubarb, violets... dry on the palate, low tannins. — 7 years ago

M Gandalf

8.9

Fairly spicy. Good fruit but not overwhelming. Pretty good balance, but still on the fruity side. Slightly light on the body. — 9 years ago

Brendan White

9.7

Celebrating my mom with this! As of today she is a registered nurse! So good. Ripe cherry and wet stone. — 12 years ago

Ryan Rankin

9.5

Very unique wine with a slow building flavor. Earthiness, wood, Blackberry, blueberry, red pepper, and a full round mouth. Easy tannins with that slight satisfying effervescence. Beautiful wine — 5 years ago

Dennis Hogenkamp

9.4

Very good. Benefit of Covid due to excess previously vineyard designates included in this wine. Vineyards like: Bedrock, Nervo, Sodini, Evangelho, Katushas, Teldeschi, Pagani, Old Hill, and Enz!!!!!!!!! — 5 years ago

Kc Kinnings

9.1

great wine easy drinking — 8 years ago

Tara Rowland

9.5

Latest from PD....so good, loved it! — 9 years ago

Arden Barnett

10

Super fun tasting through a selection of Dirty and Rowdy’s. While there wasn’t a bad bottle in this lineup, the 2017 Enz was lights out... Was a treat having the winemaker Hardy Wallace join us via Zoom. What we expected to be a 30min or so zoom call to walk us through the lineup turned into 2 hours of learning about the various vineyards Hardy works with and diving into his philosophy on wine. An afternoon I’ll never forget! Thanks Clare for making this happen! — 5 years ago

with Clare and Jack

Shawn R

9.3

PnP, fresh cracked black pepper and charcoal fire make for a really nice offering. My first time with this producer. — 5 years ago

Ned Gray Creed

9.1

I like this label design. I like Mourvèdre as well. You are smarter for reading this. — 8 years ago

Jefferson Rich

9.4

08 vintage - decanted for 2 hours & it is just a great blend of fruit, wet rock, with a smooth mouthfeel. A slight tobacco & pepper finish. It's velvet & pairs exceptionally well with creamy stinky cheese. — 9 years ago