
2008 The Dirt Worshipper just received Wine Spectator’s #11 spot in their highly coveted Top 100 List for 2011. This wine also received a score of 97 when reviewed by WS' James Laube in the December 2011 Insider Report. Eighteen (18) Denner wines have received 90+ points from Wine Spectator over 9 vintages with the 2008 Dirt Worshipper bringing us ever closer to Ron’s quest for the perfect 100 score.
WS Top 100 for 2011 ~ WS article Dec-Jan 2011/12 ~ Our Tasting Notes

Sunset Magazine's editors, celebrity guests, and some of the region's most talented winemakers gathered at the Sunset Western Wine Awards Gala to present Denner Vineyards with Sunset's prestigious Most Beautiful Tasting Room Award for 2011.
The event was emceed by Gary Newman, chairman of 20th Century Fox Television, and attended by celebrity chef Tyler Florence alongside Sunset editor-in-chief, Katie Tamony, and Sunset wine editor, Sara Schneider. The festivities took place in the beautifully rustic Asistencia at Santa Margarita Ranch as part of Sunset Savor the Central Coast.
Denner's Comus Center was conceived and created by Ron Denner and architect John Mitchell. Their design blends with the local vistas while providing guests with world class surroundings ...the ideal location to enjoy our critically acclaimed wines.

First airing in late December 2011 - our winemaker, Anthony speaks with Krush Radio's Suzanne Schonig about Paso Wines and 2008 The Dirt Worshipper.