96 points Josh Raynolds (Vinous): "Shimmering ruby-red. Assertively perfumed aromas of fresh red berries, cherry, blood orange, exotic spices and candied flowers are accompanied by a smoky mineral nuance that builds with air. Smooth and seamless in texture, offering vibrant raspberry, black cherry, spicecake and candied lavender flavors that convey a suave marriage of power and delicacy. Closes smooth, gently tannic and extremely long, leaving sappy red fruit, orange pith and floral pastille notes behind. Made with 25% whole clusters and raised in neutral oak barrels and concrete tanks. Drink: 2025-2035. (Jul 2022)"
96 points Wine Enthusiast: "Dense and suave aromas of cassis, lilac and caramel-topped toast show on the rich but elegant nose of this blend of 43% Grenache, 25% Mourvèdre and 15% Syrah, with small bits of Carignan, Cinsault, Graciano and Counoise. Chiseled tannins and a fresh acidity frame the palate, where lovely, dark and ripe fruit flavors meet with a copious helping of baking spice. Alcohol 14.6%. (Apr 2022)"
95 points James Suckling: "This is so precise and fine-tannined with blackberries, black pepper, graphite and cloves. It’s full-bodied, yet tight and tensioned. Flavorful finish, yet it’s reserved at the very end. Beautifully curated Rhone blend. 43% grenache, 25% mourvedre, 8% carignan, 4% cinsault, 3% graciano and 2% counoise. Drink now. (10/10/22)"
94 points Jeb Dunnuck: "More red and black fruits, ground pepper, aged beef, and leather emerge from the 2019 Ditch Digger, a blend of 43% Grenache, 25% Mourvèdre, 15% Syrah, 8% Carignan, and splashes of Cinsault, Graciano, and Counoise. This medium to full-bodied, round, expansive, sexy blend has supple tannins, no hard edges, and a great finish. (9/26/22)"
92 points Wine Spectator: "A handsome blend, refined and well-built, with black raspberry, garrigue and river stone tones that build richness and tension on the finish. Grenache, Mourvèdre, Syrah, Carignane, Cinsaut, Graciano and Counoise. Drink now through 2030. 1,296 cases made. (5/31/22)"
43% Grenache, 25% Mourvèdre, 15% Syrah, 8% Carignan, 4% Cinsaut, 3% Graciano, 2% Counoise. The brightly pitched nose is singing with wild strawberry, Chinese 5-spice, chaparral and jasmine elements. Flavors of crushed pomegranate, orange peel, miso and roasted maitake mushrooms intermingle on the silky mid-palate. The finish is precise, with chalky tannins and long, lingering flavors.
96 points Wine Enthusiast: "Dense and suave aromas of cassis, lilac and caramel-topped toast show on the rich but elegant nose of this blend of 43% Grenache, 25% Mourvèdre and 15% Syrah, with small bits of Carignan, Cinsault, Graciano and Counoise. Chiseled tannins and a fresh acidity frame the palate, where lovely, dark and ripe fruit flavors meet with a copious helping of baking spice. Alcohol 14.6%. (Apr 2022)"
95 points James Suckling: "This is so precise and fine-tannined with blackberries, black pepper, graphite and cloves. It’s full-bodied, yet tight and tensioned. Flavorful finish, yet it’s reserved at the very end. Beautifully curated Rhone blend. 43% grenache, 25% mourvedre, 8% carignan, 4% cinsault, 3% graciano and 2% counoise. Drink now. (10/10/22)"
94 points Jeb Dunnuck: "More red and black fruits, ground pepper, aged beef, and leather emerge from the 2019 Ditch Digger, a blend of 43% Grenache, 25% Mourvèdre, 15% Syrah, 8% Carignan, and splashes of Cinsault, Graciano, and Counoise. This medium to full-bodied, round, expansive, sexy blend has supple tannins, no hard edges, and a great finish. (9/26/22)"
92 points Wine Spectator: "A handsome blend, refined and well-built, with black raspberry, garrigue and river stone tones that build richness and tension on the finish. Grenache, Mourvèdre, Syrah, Carignane, Cinsaut, Graciano and Counoise. Drink now through 2030. 1,296 cases made. (5/31/22)"
43% Grenache, 25% Mourvèdre, 15% Syrah, 8% Carignan, 4% Cinsaut, 3% Graciano, 2% Counoise. The brightly pitched nose is singing with wild strawberry, Chinese 5-spice, chaparral and jasmine elements. Flavors of crushed pomegranate, orange peel, miso and roasted maitake mushrooms intermingle on the silky mid-palate. The finish is precise, with chalky tannins and long, lingering flavors.
| Product SKU | 345697 |
| Producer | Denner |
| Country | United States |
| Region | California |
| SubRegion | Central Coast |
| Appellation | Paso Robles |
| Varietal | Rhone Blends - Red |
| Vintage | 2019 |
| Size | 750ml |
| Color | Red |
| Blend | 43% Grenache, 25% Mourvèdre, 15% Syrah, 8% Carignan, 4% Cinsaut, 3% Graciano, 2% Counoise |
| ABV | 14.6% |
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