Planted in 1999, Denner Vineyards is a winegrowing estate on the far western border of the Paso Robles AVA. The 156 acres press up against the Santa Lucia Range, giving the site great diversity of elevation, aspect and soil. Previously dry farmed barley, the estate is nestled into the Templeton Gap, an East/West corridor where the marine layer can reach the inland valleys. As a result we receive large diurnal temperature swings without high moisture pressure, giving us a near perfect growing climate. The 2012 Ditch Digger presents with aromas of black raspberry, clove and Szechuan pepper. Ever evolving in the glass, the wine is elegant and graceful.
Rarig Ross
Superb complexity for Grenache. Not too fat. Not thin. Blended very well and far from uniform. Suttle perceived sweetness, new oak. Well integrated blend. It opened up in the glass very nicely. Fine-grained tannin. Perfect time to drink while the fruit is fresh.
Superb complexity for Grenache. Not too fat. Not thin. Blended very well and far from uniform. Suttle perceived sweetness, new oak. Well integrated blend. It opened up in the glass very nicely. Fine-grained tannin. Perfect time to drink while the fruit is fresh.
9.1Tobin Trevarthen
One of favorites from Denner posse of wines. A great So. Rhone Blend.
One of favorites from Denner posse of wines. A great So. Rhone Blend.
9.0Jason Keefer
2012 drinking well right now! Well integrated, tobacco and dark blackberries.
2012 drinking well right now! Well integrated, tobacco and dark blackberries.
9.1Dave Gorton
Oh, the weather outside is frightful. But the Denner is so delightful.
Oh, the weather outside is frightful. But the Denner is so delightful.
9.2maureen Blum
Wonderful #Grenache blend; fresh fruit forward w/ subtle tinge of #marjoram attack of tongue; classic #pasorobles profile
Wonderful #Grenache blend; fresh fruit forward w/ subtle tinge of #marjoram attack of tongue; classic #pasorobles profile
9.2John T
Beautiful blend. Drink by itself or with a white meat
Beautiful blend. Drink by itself or with a white meat
9.1Jeffrey Long
Surprisingly light, bright, and berry like given the name and content.
Surprisingly light, bright, and berry like given the name and content.
9.2Rich Nanda
2012 - big peppery nose, red fruit, jalapeño, bell pepper aromas. Medium weight palate with a ton of structure - big framing acids and fine tannin. This should age well. Pop n pour at winery.
2012 - big peppery nose, red fruit, jalapeño, bell pepper aromas. Medium weight palate with a ton of structure - big framing acids and fine tannin. This should age well. Pop n pour at winery.
9.3Jason Keefer
Sublime with age!
Sublime with age!
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