Dirty & Rowdy

California Mourvèdre specialist with Decanter-rated depth and precision.

Dirty & Rowdy produces wines from California that demonstrate particular depth with Mourvèdre, a grape that thrives in warm climates and yields wines of dark fruit intensity and savory structure. The winery's Unfamiliar Mourvèdre and Familiar Mourvèdre both register at 92 points with Decanter, indicating a consistent command of the variety's potential. A Sémillon offering, Semillon Ii, rounds out the portfolio at 89 points. Mourvèdre—traditionally associated with the Rhône Valley and Spanish terroirs—finds expression here in a California context, where the state's diverse microclimates allow winemakers to explore the grape's full range. The winery's focus on these varietals suggests an interest in wines that balance power with complexity, moving beyond California's more conventional varietals toward expressions that reward attention.