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| Community Tasting Notes (average 91.9 pts. and median of 92 pts. in 69 notes) - hiding notes with no text | | | Tasted by ereed on 1/7/2023 & rated 95 points: Lovely mineral nose, fruit as a second note. Served with lamb with harissa sauce, with nice balanced result. (268 views) | | | Tasted by Ed B on 4/14/2022 & rated 93 points: PnP and drank over 2 hours. No detailed notes. Opened quickly. Very tasty. In a good place now. (414 views) | | | Tasted by JohanM on 1/15/2022 & rated 91 points: CT window stated I should have consumed this now, but was a very enjoyable experience. Decanted for an hour, drank with ribeye and roasted root vegetables. Balanced, still some acid. Would not wait much longer. (447 views) | | | Tasted by TallMikeWine on 7/30/2019 & rated 91 points: This one still seems pretty rough and tough for a 10 year old Syrah! Stood up well to a meat-lovers pizza. The fruit, while still up front, is beginning to show signs of age, tasting more stewed than delicious and ripe. All in all, great stuff, and my first taste of any of the Denner wines. I'm now a fan. (1124 views) | | | Tasted by millerarner on 4/1/2019 & rated 94 points: Had been sitting on this for years because the winemaker’s note said this should be good 2018-2024. Decided to open now based on a couple CT notes suggesting not to wait anymore. Really happy we did. The elevated acidity wasn’t a problem, and in fact without it I fear the wine would’ve peaked a few years ago. Had thrown a fair amount of sediment & the tannins are almost completely resolved. Quite food compatible with a nose that was fantastically expressive. First thought was to score 93, but gave it another point just for having character. (1146 views) | | | Tasted by tomoem on 10/2/2018 & rated 89 points: Hmmmmm .... not sure about this wine. Stewed berry aromatics with an acidic mouth feel which appears to be a little out of balance. I have had this wine before and I loved it but it has not improved and instead declined. Drink now or soon. (1192 views) | | | Tasted by JERB on 9/23/2017 & rated 91 points: Last time I tasted this vintage was in 2013. At that time it had a lot of "zing" to it. It has most definitely mellowed in four year's time. The good news is that it is now really well balanced. The bad news is that it has lost a fair amount of its vibrancy. The CT drinking window is suggesting it will last thru 2022. I'm not so sure. (1544 views) | | | Tasted by TheRhoneranger on 1/30/2016 & rated 92 points: Took about an hour decant before the flavored rally started to develop. (2518 views) | | | Tasted by The Wine Write on 1/18/2015 & rated 92 points: Splash decant at restaurant. Closed initially, but opened nicely as the meal progressed. Really nice, savory red wine. (3060 views) | | | Tasted by JimmyR on 1/4/2015 & rated 93 points: loved it!!! (2728 views) | | | Tasted by r4Cali on 11/25/2014 & rated 94 points: Splash decant in glass for about 20 minutes. Floral aromatics. Garnet color with dark fruits flavor profile. Exceptional bottle of wine. Very smooth. (2821 views) | | | Tasted by Griffeyfan04 on 11/11/2014 & rated 92 points: Very nice flavor profile of dark fruits with lots of boysenberry and blackberry and a light hint of vanilla. Some velvety tannins give you a nice finish. Enjoyable now but this can be good for quite a few more years. (2555 views) | | | Tasted by johnny1206 on 7/12/2014 & rated 92 points: Decanted and aromas filled nose. Very nice flavors. Hopefully 2010 will be as good. (2507 views) | | | Tasted by ledwards on 5/24/2014 & rated 92 points: Has taken on a lush, floral floral component a kin to a Clio. Soft, and layered fruit. Very nice - a real feminine sryah right now. (1563 views) | | | Tasted by The Wine Write on 1/5/2014 & rated 92 points: Popped and poured at restaurant. Rich, red, meaty nose. Lots of fruit on the palate, balanced well. Didn't overwhelm our food...complemented it. Really enjoyed this. (2042 views) | | | Tasted by bruinsunited on 12/14/2013 & rated 93 points: Showing well. Nice balance of fruit and acidity. Excellent wine. (2028 views) | | | Tasted by mr.spock on 12/11/2013: mellow, subtle, smooth, well balanced...dark fruits, berries. blackberry. easy to drink. not too sweet. went great with grilled chicken, butternut squash soup. (1915 views) | | | Tasted by Ltomanek on 11/15/2013 & rated 93 points: After I noticed earlier this year that the 2008 Dirt Worshipper (DW) may not be as great of a wine as it used to be, and someone else pointed it out on Cellar Tracker as well, I decided to do a mini vertical tasting, with the 2008, 2009 and 2011 vintage.
Here are some of my notes:
2008: purple hue, dark color, slightly hazy, aromatic aroma, still youthful in its development and clear blackcurrant and blackberry aromas, off dry, full-bodied, smooth acidity, low levels of and soft tannins, powerful flavor intensity, finish very long. 95+
2009: ruby hue, deep color and some cloudiness, aromatic and youthful with blackcurrant, blackberry, pepper and bilberry, dry, medium body, crisp and lively acidity, medium and soft/round tannins, very flavorful, long finish. 93
2011: garnet hue, medium color depth, slight haze, very aromatic, youthful, aromas not clear, very dry, medium body and tart acidity. 92+
The 2011 DW was just released and it was clear that tart acidity needed to become softer. It was clear that this wine was still very young, somewhat uptight and in need for some cellaring. Everyone liked it. It was the first of the three we tasted.
The 2009 DW was smooth and soft and had complex aromas. Everyone like this more than the 2011. “Wow, this one is clearly better and lovely.”
The 2008 DW was a lot better yet! There was no doubt that it was the highlight of the evening.
Although it is possible that the 2008 DW is not as grand as it used to be, but it still reigns over the latest vintages. The five of us enjoyed the tasting and agreed with the ranking. (1720 views) | | | Tasted by Les Kangas on 11/4/2013 & rated 94 points: Ready now and for a while. Great wine consumed in reidel syrah glass. (1541 views) | | | Tasted by cobhcork on 9/28/2013 & rated 92 points: First thing my son's father in law said was "wow, that is really good!" A sophisticated assessment:-)... (1329 views) | | | Tasted by JERB on 3/22/2013 & rated 92 points: Enjoyed at Cucina Urbana in SD. (http://www.cucinaurbana.com/eat-drink) Right out of the bottle, there was a fair amount "zing" - maybe too much alcohol, maybe just releasing pent up fruits - but the wine settled in to its stride over the course of the meal. We got a predominance of red fruits with a mellow mouthfeel. There was considerable spice - almost like a big pinot. This is the first time I have tasted this wine and I did enjoy it, but for my palate, I think I still prefer Denner's "Ditch Digger." For me, "Ditch Digger" has more vibrant flavors than the "Dirt Worshipper." Of the four meals at our table, the Dirt Worshipper paired best with the fabulous Jidori chicken and the Brandt Farms burger; did not fare so well with the uber rich short rib pappardelle. (1924 views) | | | Tasted by igpob@sbcglobal.net on 2/20/2013 & rated 85 points: A little wine than Ditch Digger and more fruit forward. Drinkable now but another year might help the harshness on the finish. (2009 views) | | | Tasted by Kayentacellars on 2/17/2013: - Brick color. (1756 views) | | | Tasted by Sundbyberg on 5/10/2012 & rated 93 points: Mixed feelings on this one.
Very attractive nose with lots of ripe fruit, but it is also close to being too much, and with a palate full of berries. This wine is balancing on the edge. Too much or elegant?
I opened the bottle a night in advance. (3622 views) | | | Tasted by AllRed on 4/15/2012 & rated 90 points: Filling in w/the Sunday Brown Bag Group (Rich's & Dana's): Red fruit and spice aromas with pepper and dust/earth undertones. Red fruit dominates the palate; a little dirty. (3905 views) | | | Only displaying the 25 most recent notes - click to see all notes for this wine... |
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Vinous, November/December 2011, IWC Issue #159
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| Denner Producer website
2009 Denner The Dirt WorshipperWinemaker: Anthony YountSyrah BlendThe 2018 is 40% Merlot and 60% Syrah.USAAmerican wine has been produced since the 1500s, with the first widespread production beginning in New Mexico in 1628. Today, wine production is undertaken in all fifty states, with California producing 84% of all U.S. wine. The continent of North America is home to several native species of grape, including Vitis labrusca, Vitis riparia, Vitis rotundifolia, and Vitis vulpina, but the wine-making industry is based almost entirely on the cultivation of the European Vitis vinifera, which was introduced by European settlers. With more than 1,100,000 acres (4,500 km2) under vine, the United States is the fourth-largest wine producing country in the world, after Italy, Spain, and France.California2021 vintage: "Unlike almost all other areas of the state, the Russian River Valley had higher than normal crops in 2021, which has made for a wine of greater generosity and fruit forwardness than some of its stablemates." - Morgan Twain-Peterson Central Coasthttp://www.ccwinegrowers.org/links.html
http://www.discovercaliforniawines.com/regional-wine-organizations/
http://beveragetradenetwork.com/en/btn-academy/list-of-winegrowers-association-in-central-coast-california-274.htm
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