The Dirt Worshipper Central Coast Syrah Blend

Blend of mostly Syrah with a splash of Petit Verdot, Clairette Blanche, Graciano and Viognier, may vary a bit from year to year. Deep Ruby with purple hues, big aromas of dark fruits, cedar and spice. On the palate flavors of blackberry, plum & blueberry with notes of vanilla, licorice and smoke. Fine tannins, long finish, great mouthfeel ending with fruit, herbs and spice.

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

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)

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

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.

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

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

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

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

Pierce had this 6 years ago