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Dirty & Rowdy

Alder Springs Chardonnay

9.226 ratings
9.112 pro ratings
California, USA
Chardonnay
Duck, Shellfish, Goose, Mushrooms, Manchego & Parmesan, Game, Pork, Squash & Root Vegetables, Chicken, Turkey, Cheddar & Gruyere, Meaty & Oily Fish, White Fish, Shellfish, Crab & Lobster, Cream Sauces

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Dirty & RowdyCalifornia, USAChardonnay
Top Notes For
Joe Carroll

Owner/Wine Director Spuyten Duyvil, Fette Sau, St. Anselm & Gotham Artisanal Provisions

8.8

Closed

Closed

Nov 23rd, 2017
Noah Hart
9.5

Med weight with just enough texture n bright clean citrusy finish

Med weight with just enough texture n bright clean citrusy finish

Aug 11th, 2016
Maxwell Burns

Hospitality Kenwood Vineyards, Winemaker GARA

9.0

Certainly one of the most interesting chardonnays I have had... in a good way. It's lean and light with weight and spice notes. Hmmm...

Certainly one of the most interesting chardonnays I have had... in a good way. It's lean and light with weight and spice notes. Hmmm...

Jun 26th, 2016
Alicia Cypress
9.3

Amazing acid here! Drank the last 1/4 bottle for lunch the next day with a Taylor Gourmet breaded (aka fried) chicken sandwich.... and OMG! Love! Thanks @Hardy Wallace!

Amazing acid here! Drank the last 1/4 bottle for lunch the next day with a Taylor Gourmet breaded (aka fried) chicken sandwich.... and OMG! Love! Thanks @Hardy Wallace!

Feb 28th, 2016
Paul Mabray

Founder VinTank

9.5

I was amazed at the butterscotch love in this wine. Liquid goodness. Great job Hardy!!

I was amazed at the butterscotch love in this wine. Liquid goodness. Great job Hardy!!

Jul 1st, 2015
Greg Giere

🎅🏼♥️

🎅🏼♥️

Dec 25th, 2017
Brandon T
9.2

A very good chard. D&R recommended a few years of bottle age when I purchased this, and I definitely think that helped smooth out any rough edges.

A very good chard. D&R recommended a few years of bottle age when I purchased this, and I definitely think that helped smooth out any rough edges.

Apr 8th, 2020
Ellen Shaughnessy
9.2

Rowdy is right!! Just enough hint of spice to give this crisp Chardonnay a rowdy personality

Rowdy is right!! Just enough hint of spice to give this crisp Chardonnay a rowdy personality

Dec 29th, 2016
Chris Bensick
9.2

Couldn't pass up writing on this one, which I think we tasted in the egg. Very well balanced, glad the oak is muted, dare I say a very un-California Chardonnay? Salmon, quiche, etc....I wish we had gobs more to open in years to come. Hardy, any library wines?

Couldn't pass up writing on this one, which I think we tasted in the egg. Very well balanced, glad the oak is muted, dare I say a very un-California Chardonnay? Salmon, quiche, etc....I wish we had gobs more to open in years to come. Hardy, any library wines?

Aug 10th, 2016
Keith Herrick
9.5

A bit of a cold but I could still taste intense minerality and savory flavors. The intensity of this wine belies the 11.7 abv. This wine is currently wound up but I am excited to see where it goes

A bit of a cold but I could still taste intense minerality and savory flavors. The intensity of this wine belies the 11.7 abv. This wine is currently wound up but I am excited to see where it goes

Apr 27th, 2016