Dirty & Rowdy Skin Fermented Antle Vineyard Melon 2014

Marc Stubblefield

Wine Sales at Vino Carta and Kogod Wine Merchant

Once I stopped wanting this to be Muscadet (much lower acidity) or Ramato Pinot Gris (not nearly the tannin/phenolic structure) I really enjoyed this. It's a much quieter and more nuanced 'orange' wine, rewarding close attention and time taken. Lots of development over 3 days, and I'm curious where this is in another year or two. Thanks @Hardy Wallace !

Craig Haarmeyer

Dig. Dig it. Keep digging....

Aurash Jason Soroosh

Stunningly good. Starts off literally like cantaloupe. Smells more like honeydew. Then the acid cuts through everything. But immediately following you get tannins leading to a super dry finish. Love it

Richard

Briny orange goodness, drink over 3 days for full effectiveness.

Julie Kang

I just don't get it.... At all.

Andrew Steffensmeier

Decant several hours. Room temp. Nice accompaniment to evening potluck. A fun one.

Nate Redner

Texture for days. @Hardy Wallace great juice, brother!

Steve Anderson

Sampled this one over four nights. A bit flat on opening but livened up a bit with air. Hardy says to give it 30 min of air, but I'd say at least two hours at this stage. Very rough around the edges on day 1, and better with food, but smoothed out nicely by day 3. Score for last day. Will probably hold next one for at least six months.

Andrew Steffensmeier

Fun and interesting. Flavors are quite muted. Best characteristics came out with a roasted red pepper and walnut purée with some heat from cayenne. Maybe for Indian or Thai next time- the acidity is not particularly strong either.

Eric Linderman

Very unique and interesting. Sour grapefruit not overly complex