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Denner Vineyards Ditch Digger 2005

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Winery:
Denner Vineyards
Varietal:
Grenache
Region:
USA > California > San Luis Obispo County > Paso Robles
Type:
Red Wine
Drink Dates:
Drink Now - 2020
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User Tags:  berry, bramble fruits, blackberry, balance, spices, complex, spicy, earthy, color descriptors, blend 


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Grenache is the main grape in many Rhone blends and most Cotes du Rhone and Chateaunuef-du-pape. It's a grape that yields soft, lightly colored yet full wines endowed with deep notes of strawberry and raspberry. While not prone to producing particularly rich or complex wines in France, Grenache is one of the world's most widely-planted grapes, producing unique expression where ever it is planted. It is particularly common in Spain as Garnacha, and Sardinia, as Canonnau,

Winemakers Notes

Notes on the Denner Ditch Digger Red Rhone-Style Blend Paso Robles 2005 : WINE SPECTATOR REVIEW: 92 POINTS Builds intensity and depth, with a wonderful core of spicy wild berry and raspberry fruit and nutmeg, sage, floral and spice hints. Well-focused, long and full through the finish. Grenache, Syrah, Mourvedre and Counoise. Drink now through 2012. 950 cases made. -J.L.WINE ADVOCATE REVIEW: 92 POINTS The 2005 The Ditch Digger is a blend of 43% Grenache, 26% Syrah, 23% Mourvedre, and 8% Counoise (could this be a Paso Robles version of the famed Chateauneuf du Pape Beaucastel?). A deep ruby/purple read more...

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An incredibly meaty, wooly animal wine. Real solid spice from the syrah, this was very tasty throughout. Its not cheap, but its a very nice wine.


January 2009

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Exhibits a lavender, tarry, ripe black/ blue berry, mineral scented nose. On the palate these elements are echoed on the expansive, full mid-palate and long, spicy finish. (43% Grenache, 26% Syrah, 23% Mourvedre, 8% Counoise)

Robert Parker 93 Point Score!

A blend of Grenache, Syrah, and Mourvedre. It displays upfront aromas of raspberries, minerality, white pepper, dark chocolate, and spice. On the palate, the jammy fruit and pepper elements from the Grenache and Syrah are counter-balanced by the dark, meaty, brooding beast that is Mourvedre. The smooth tannins read more...


November 2009

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A classic southern Rhone blend, created by the entrepreneur owner of numerous Ditch Witch distributorships, this wine is made in Pasa Robles using ultra-modern technology and top winemaking talent.


March 2009

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Exhibits a lavender, tarry, ripe black/ blue berry, mineral scented nose. On the palate these elements are echoed on the expansive, full mid-palate and long, spicy finish. (43% Grenache, 26% Syrah, 23% Mourvedre, 8% Counoise) Robert Parker 93 Point Score!A blend of Grenache, Syrah, and Mourvedre. It displays upfront aromas of raspberries, minerality, white pepper, dark chocolate, and spice. On the palate, the jammy fruit and pepper elements from the Grenache and Syrah are counter-balanced by the dark, meaty, brooding beast that is Mourvedre. The smooth tannins and balanced acidity slowly read more...


October 2008

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Rating: 92/100 - As reviewed by Wine Advocate on 8/07


 

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