Denner Vineyards

The Dirt Worshipper Central Coast Syrah Blend

9.2229 ratings
9.330 pro ratings
Central Coast, California, USA
Syrah Blend
Top Notes For
Jake Hajer

Blackberry pie. Dark. Baked cranberry. Char. Flint. Reduction. Interesting oily texture. Probably from the roussanne. Earthy. Very good wine.

Blackberry pie. Dark. Baked cranberry. Char. Flint. Reduction. Interesting oily texture. Probably from the roussanne. Earthy. Very good wine.

Sep 26th, 2022
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9.7

Glistening purple. Expansive aromas of cherry and blueberry liqueur, incense, exotic spices and candied violet, plus a smoky mineral overtone that builds in the glass. Youthful, palate-coating black and blue fruit, star anise and floral pastille flavors show superb depth as well as energy, and a spine of juicy acidity adds support and back-end lift. Finishes with resonating floral and spice notes, youthful tannic grip and a hint of salty olive paste. (Josh Raynolds, Vinous, July 2022)

Glistening purple. Expansive aromas of cherry and blueberry liqueur, incense, exotic spices and candied violet, plus a smoky mineral overtone that builds in the glass. Youthful, palate-coating black and blue fruit, star anise and floral pastille flavors show superb depth as well as energy, and a spine of juicy acidity adds support and back-end lift. Finishes with resonating floral and spice notes, youthful tannic grip and a hint of salty olive paste. (Josh Raynolds, Vinous, July 2022)

Jul 7th, 2022
Boris Mathiszik

Beautiful Syrah. Very balanced. Subtle tannins. Gracefully aged. Complex.

Beautiful Syrah. Very balanced. Subtle tannins. Gracefully aged. Complex.

May 7th, 2022
Randy Fuller

This very dark wine shows a slight ruby tint along the rim. The nose offers blackberry, black olive, a floral spray and a hint of white pepper. The palate is a fistfighter, with sharp tannins that ease up after a decanting, a huge dark fruit profile and a generous streak of savory meat and, as expected, dirt. The finish is joyful and lengthy.

This very dark wine shows a slight ruby tint along the rim. The nose offers blackberry, black olive, a floral spray and a hint of white pepper. The palate is a fistfighter, with sharp tannins that ease up after a decanting, a huge dark fruit profile and a generous streak of savory meat and, as expected, dirt. The finish is joyful and lengthy.

Feb 12th, 2021
Rob Brobst III

Well she still needs another 3 years.....

Well she still needs another 3 years.....

Mar 13th, 2020
Alex Lallos

Owner No Limit Fine Wines, Private Wine Consultant

9.2

Wowzers this is wonderful on day 2. So many herbs to compliment the array of dark fruit. Complex, appealing and powerful at the same time. Thanks @Lee Lightfoot

Wowzers this is wonderful on day 2. So many herbs to compliment the array of dark fruit. Complex, appealing and powerful at the same time. Thanks @Lee Lightfoot

Nov 13th, 2018
Ron Haber

Wonderful food event topped off with Denner 1.5L 2009. Next to a Wicker Port- just wonderful. Shows the value of keeping those 1.5’s

Wonderful food event topped off with Denner 1.5L 2009. Next to a Wicker Port- just wonderful. Shows the value of keeping those 1.5’s

Mar 4th, 2018
Joseph Barsky

2014 Vintage. 15% Alcohol. Peppery Northern Rhône style.

2014 Vintage. 15% Alcohol. Peppery Northern Rhône style.

1 person found it helpfulMar 8th, 2020
Pierce Osgood

Pierce had this 5 years ago

Pierce had this 5 years ago

1 person found it helpfulMay 6th, 2019
Rob Brobst III

Rob had this 6 years ago

Rob had this 6 years ago

1 person found it helpfulApr 4th, 2019