Denner Vineyards - Syrah 'Dirt Worshipper' 2021 (750ml)
Price: $84.99
| Producer | Denner Vineyards |
| Country | United States |
| Region | Central Coast |
| Varietal | Syrah, Petit Verdot, Graciano, Viognier |
| Vintage | 2021 |
| Sku | 204410 |
| Size | 750ml |
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Denner Vineyards Description
Founded in 1997 in Willow Creek, Denner is an icon of Paso Robles, known for blended expressions that combine California concentration with structural elegance. The estate encompasses 120 acres in the subAVAs of Willow Creek and Adelaida, with more than 20 varieties planted on sloping calcareous soils.
“One of the area’s iconic wineries...the wines here, made by Anthony Yount have steadily become more refined over the last decade. I count them among the very best of California.” - Josh Raynolds, Vinous
A Syrah-based wine in the Norther Rhone tradition sourced from cool-climate vineyards throughout the Central Coast.
James Suckling: 97 Points
Potent and peppery, this blend of syrah from distinct vineyards in the central coast of California is haunting, earthy, smoky and mysterious. It offers grilled meat, black pepper, green peppercorn, espresso and star anise components that are fascinating and complex. 30% new oak is enhanced by a portion of Kadar Hungarian oak barrels. With 7% petit verdot, 4% graciano and 1% viognier.
Vinous: 96 Points
The 2021 Dirt Worshipper is impossible to ignore, blending incense with dried roses, white pepper and exotic spice. This impresses with its elegance and grace, washing across the palate with silken textures and ripe red and black fruits as a wave of juicy acidity adds lift. Violet inner florals resonate throughout. It tapers off spicy and incredibly long, embraced by a coating of fine-grained tannins that tug at the senses as a resonance of clove lingers on.
Wine Advocate: 94 Points
The 2021 Dirt Worshipper is a co-fermented blend of 88% Syrah, 7% Petit Verdot, 4% Graciano and 1% Viognier. It comes from several California vineyards, including Duvarita, Bien Nacido, Slide Hill and Denner estate fruit. It has pretty aromas of cassis, cracked pepper, spearmint, violet and tar. The medium-bodied palate offers concentrated, mineral-driven fruit, a frame of powerful, rounded tannins and seamless freshness and a long, perfumed finish.
Wine Spectator: 91 Points
Dense and brambly, offering brooding flavors of currant, herbes de Provence and savory spices that build tension and tannins on the finish. Syrah, Petit Verdot, Graciano and Viognier.
