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Extradimensional Wine Co. Yeah! Santa Cruz Mountains M-CF Mariana's Vineyard 2022

$11999

Hardy Wallace's Right Bank impulse, channeled through the Santa Cruz Mountains. M-CF stands for Merlot and Cabernet Franc — a blend (around 44% Merlot / 56% Cabernet Franc here) from Mariana's Vineyard, the same high-elevation site that produces his nervy Chardonnay. The cool air and shallow soils give the wine a Loire-meets-Saint-Emilion shape: graphite, crushed herbs, sour-cherry brightness, and silky tannins. Native yeast, whole-cluster portion, neutral oak. A California Bordeaux blend with energy, herbs, and lift instead of weight.

Shipping

Every step of the journey is managed to uphold the integrity of each bottle.

  • Nationwide Access: Flat-rate shipping available to most U.S. states with delivery in 3-5 business days.
  • Temperature-Monitored Shipping: We closely monitor weather conditions and make informed decisions to ensure shipments travel safely, with insulated packaging and refrigerated transport available when required.
  • Wine-Specific Protective Packaging: Specialized materials designed to maintain label integrity and prevent breakage during transit.
  • Provenance Assured: All wines are maintained in climate-controlled conditions at our shop until the moment of dispatch.

Returns & Exchanges

We stand behind every bottle we sell.

  • If the wine is less than 10 years old and it is corked, you may return it to us for a full refund or exchange within 60 days of purchase. You must show us proof of purchase. We understand that you may not live near a shop and that it is difficult to ship open bottles of wine to us, so if there's any problem feel free to Contact Us and we'll work it out.
  • For wines older than 10 years, the consumer bears the risk of a faulty cork, but we accept returns of older bottles if the wine is faulty as a result of improper storage. Please come by the store or Contact Us if there is a problem.
  • We may, at our discretion and to the extent permitted by law, accept returns of unopened wines within 30 days of purchase if they were properly stored by the purchaser, subject to a 15% re-stocking fee.

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Antonio Galloni

93 points

"The 2022 M-CF Santa Cruz Mountains is a blend of 56% Cabernet Franc and 44% Merlot. Loaded with old-school charm, the 2022 is a punchy, red-fruited Bordeaux blend. Ripe red cherry, cedar, new leather and tobacco unfurl in a classy, polished wine heightened by bright flickers of citrusy acidity. Merlot plushness and Franc herbaceousness mark the polished finish" —Billy Norris

More about Extradimensional Wine Co. Yeah!

Hardy Wallace is no stranger to those who explore the esoteric side of Californian wine. His work at his previous winery, Dirty & Rowdy helped redefine what the state wines could be, helping to usher in an era of lighter more focused wines that more clearly speak of the land and climate that they were grown in. Those wines were not just loved at home but his work with Mourvedre and Semillon especially earned him a glowing reputation amongst many of the winemaking talents of Southern France. When they visited the shop they rarely missed an opportunity to buy some.

So it was a bit of a surprise that he shut down Dirty and Rowdy not too long ago. The original partnership was dissolving and for Hardy it just didn't make sense or feel right to keep going after the split. So along with his wife Kate Graham he founded the Extradimensional Wine Co. Yeah! determined to continue to make wines from California’s lesser known varieties that stand alongside the world's greatest wines.

Like all of Hardy’s wines these are made in a minimalist style to allow the grapes to speak and tell their stories as clearly as possible. He eschews the use of synthetic chemicals or new wood, instead depending on gentle winemaking techniques and native yeast in order to extract the most nuanced and expansive aromas and flavors. This is only enhanced with time as older bottles of Dirty and Rowdy continue to reveal new and more exotic components.

Hardy’s meticulously grown and made wines at Extradimensional are a truly transportive experience. They will take you from our foggy redwood shores to the dry, oak covered inland hills.

Wine Details

  • Grape Variety

    Cabernet Franc , Merlot

  • Vintage

    2022

  • Size

    750ml

  • Farming Practice

    Natural

  • Style

    Fruity

  • Sweetness

    Dry

  • Body

    Full Bodied

Flatiron's Take

From the Importer

Tasting Notes & Food Pairings

Perfect Pairings

Duck breast, lamb burgers, mushroom Bolognese, grilled lamb chops with rosemary, or a slice of pate.

Tasting Profile

Medium-bodied, dry. Sour cherry, plum, graphite, bell pepper leaf, tobacco, and crushed violet. Silky tannins, herbal lift, savory finish.