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DIRT Wine
The Wine
This high-elevation, mountain grown Pinot Noir is fermented on indigenous yeasts and with 30% whole clusters, utilizing gentle extraction and cool fermentation temperatures. Aged for eighteen months in older French Oak barrels.
Tasting Notes: The wine opens with notes of plum, orange rind, red currant, black tea, and rose petals. Vibrant natural acidity lifts the wine for an airy, ethereal experience.
Pairings: Herb‑roasted poultry, grilled salmon, charcuterie; cheeses like Camembert, Mt Tam, or Alpine tommes.
Awards:
• Double Gold - Mendocino Wine Competition
• Gold - SF Chronicle Wine Competition
• 96 points "Editors' Choice" - Wine Enthusiast
• 94 points - James Suckling
• 92 points - Jeb Dunnuck
13.5% Alcohol. Minimal Effective SO2. 140 cases produced
The Winery
DIRT Wine is a regenerative winery founded in 2022 by Michael Frey and Nicole Dooling-Frey, who are the second‑generation land stewards of Mariah Vineyards in Mendocino County. Their work focuses on regenerative agriculture, third‑party certifications, and lab‑tested transparency in wine production.
