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Click here to see where you can find Denner Wines throughout California New Releases: 2008 Ditch Digger – Fresh market strawberries, vanilla, lavender and cigar box draw you into this vibrant blend. The palate offers bright flavors of red raspberry, kirsch, and cinnamon while a fleshy mouth feel, supple tannins and a long lingering richness round out the finish. [40% Grenache, 33% Syrah, 20% Mourvedre, 7% Cinsaut] 610 Cases Produced $50 Bottle (Comus Club Price $42.50)
2009 Theresa - Concentrated aromatics of honeysuckle, toasted brioche, pears and saltwater lead into a harmonious blend of green apple, lemon drop and jasmine on the palate. The wine has a textural finish accentuated by its natural acid and the slightest hint of French oak. [50% Roussanne, 18% Grenache Blanc, 17% Marsanne, 15% Viognier] 446 Cases Produced $30.00 Bottle (Comus Club Price $25.50) 2009 Viognier - An explosion of peaches, white flowers, vanilla and stones introduce this vibrant beauty. Lemon peel and citrus sorbet lead into more exotic notes of guava and lychee. A precise finish of tropical fruits and acid leaves this wine lingering for minutes to come. [100% Viogner] 425 cases produced $32 Bottle (Comus Club Price $27.10) 2007 The Dirt Worshipper - The Dirt Worshipper offers vibrant boysenberry and pomegranate aromas with hints of sandalwood and white pepper. The core of intense black fruit on the palate is framed by earthy, spicy flavors and a clean, vibrant mouth feel that persists on the lingering finish. [95% Syrah, 5% Viognier] 830 cases produced $45.00 Bottle (Comus Club price $38.25) 2007 Mourvedre - The very dark and earthy Mourvedre opens with notes of black plums, cloves, tar, lavendar and roasted game. The dark and feral aromas follow through on the round, smooth palate and lengthy, pepperty finish. [85% Mourvedre, 10% Counoise, 5% Syrah] 440 cases produced $42.00 Bottle (Comus Club price $35.70) 2007 Syrah - The intense ripe raspberry and blue blueberry notes intermingle with the herbs, tar, Asian spice, and cocoa bean. The round, full-bodied palate exudes ripe berry fruit flavors that balance out the earthy, spicy, mineral elements and long, smooth finish. [90% Syrah, 10% Mourvedre] 807 cases produced $40.00 Bottle (Comus Club price $34.00)
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2005 Syrah - Opens up with notes of tar, roasted game, espresso, and ripe boysenberry/pomegranate on the nose. These dark, brookign elements follow through on the palate and are buttressed by ample, ripe tannins and a long, spicy boysenberry finish [87% Syrah, 7% Mourvedre, 6% Grenache] 92 points ~ Robert Parker (Wine Advocate) $40/bottle
Past Releases (Sold Out): 2007 The Ditch Digger - The Ditch Digger opens with upfront ripe raspberry and aromas of espresso bean, sage, lavendar, and earthy mineral notes on the nose. The smooth texture on the palate echoes these elements and unfolds into earthy berry flavors on the long, spicy finish. [37% Grenache, 29% Syrah, 26% Mourvedre, 5% Counoise, 3% Cinsault] 790 cases produced $50.00 Bottle (Comus Club price $42.50)
2008 Zinfandel - Wine Club Only - Seductive bright red fruits, anise and cinnamon open up this beastly Zin. Sultry molten chocolate rasperry cake, saddle leather and sandal wood spice lead into a well endowed finish that begs for marinated ribs smoked on a wood fired spit. [86% Zinfandel, 7% Petit Verdot, 7% Syrah] 274 cases produced $45.00 Bottle (Comus Club Price $38.25) 2008 Grenache - Room filling aromatics of cherry cola, incense, crushed rock and smoked meats. The mouth fills out with strawberry preserves, grenadine and 5-spice. The long textural finish is extended by soft chalky tannins and balanced acidity. [85% Grenache, 10% Syrah, 5% Counoise] 368 cases produced $44.00 Bottle (Comus Club Price $37.40) 2008 THERESA - (Released 6-24-08) The nose exudes aromas of ripe melon, pineapple and lychee fruit backed by a pronounced mineral, wet stone character. The palate melds the ripe tropical fruit elements with the crisp mineral flavors that persist into the long, dry finish. [62% Roussanne, 24% Viognier, 7% Marsanne, 7% Grenache Blanc] 355 cases produced. $30.00 Bottle (Comus Wine Club-$25.50) 2008 VIOGNIER - (Released 6-24-09) The nose offers up aromas of ripe pineapple, banana, white peaches and jasmine. Rich layers of ripe tropical fruit blend with spice, vanilla bean, and cedar flavors, followed by a long, creamy finish. 256 cases produced. $30.00 Bottle (Comus Wine Club-$25.50) 2007 GRENACHE - Ripe raspberry, blackberry and cassis aromas intermingle with agave, mineral and gingerbread elements on the nose. Concentrated layers of luscious, ripe berry flavors blend with the round, soft tannins on the spicy, lengthy finish. [85% Grenache, 10% Syrah, 5% Counoise]. $42/bottle 2007 VIOGNIER - (Released 6-12-08) - White peach and ripe yellow apple aromas blend with mineral and sea salt aromas on the nose. The crisp, smooth palate echoes these elements and finishes with white peach and mineral flavors. $30.00/Bottle 2007 ZINFANDEL - WINE CLUB ONLY - Exotic wild berry and smoky, spicy chocolate aromas lead to intense, jammy dark berry flavors. The long, spicy finish shows a hint of rhubarb pie and toasted graham crackers. [85% Zinfandel, 7% Petit Verdot, 7% Syrah]. $42/bottle 2006 THE DIRT WORSHIPPER - (Released 10-17-08) - This burly wine exhibits the hallmark characters of cooler climate Syrah: black, earthy berry characters buttressed by smoke, pepper, tar, and spice elements on the nose. These characters are echoed on the big, spicy, tannic palate and persistent finish. These is a gnarly wine to be enjoyed now with grilled meat and game or aged up to a decade. [95% Syrah, 5% Viognier]. $40/bottle 2006 MOURVEDRE - (Released 7-4-08) - Crushed pepper and roasted meat aromas intermix with bright red fruit aromas that burst from the glass on the nose of this wine. On the palate these elements are echoed and fleshed out with ripe boysenberry fruit and wet stone flavors in the long spicy finish. [80% Mourvedre, 15% Syrah, 5% Grenache]. $40/bottle
2006 SYRAH - (Released 7-4-08) - Ripe blackberry, wet stone, and earthy floral aromas blend together on the nose. Dark berry and cassis flavors balance out the pronounced minerality on the palate's long jammy finish. [85% Syrah, 10% Mourvedre, 5% Grenache]. $38/bottle
2007 THERESA - (Released 6-12-08) - The nose opens up with ripe pineapple, white flowers, citrus peel and wet stone aromas. The bright acidity frames the ripe tropical fruit and mineral notes on the palate before a long finish with a hint of vanilla. [80% Roussanne, 20% Viognier]. $30/bottle
2006 THE DITCH DIGGER - (Released 5-1-08) - Ripe raspberry, lavender, and white pepper aromas overlap the spicy elements on the nose of this wine. The palate frames the jammy, spicy fruit with ripe tannins and a long ripe berry finish. (37% Grenache, 28% Syrah, 26% Mourvedre, 9% Cinsaut). $45.00/bottle 2006 ZINFANDEL - (Released 5-1-08) – WINE CLUB ONLY. The nose bursts out with ripe, spicy boysenberry jam aromas. On the palate the intense, ripe berry characters are balanced with round, smooth tannins and bright acidity that draw out the long jammy finish. (86% Zinfandel, 7% Syrah, 7% Mourvedre). 2006 GRENACHE - (Released 3-13-08) - Crushed rocks, floral aromas and chocolate laced characters surround the briary blackberry/boysenberry core of this wine on the nose. These elements follow through on the full-bodied, intensely fruity palate and long spicy finish. (82% Grenache, 9% Syrah, 9% Counoise). 2006 Theresa - Displays aromas of chalky minerality, pineapple and quava fruits, white roses and a subtle roasted nut character. On the palate, the wine reveals a rich, mineral body balanced by crips acidity and a long, nutty finish. 2006 Viognier - Exhibits aromas of candied lychee, pineapple and mango fruits, vanilla beans and perfumey jasmine notes. These elements all tie together in the wines rich, fruity, buttery mouthfeel. The intense tropical fruit flavors persist in the finish with a subtle shadow of crème brulee peaking in during the lingering aftertaste. 2005 Grenache - Offers upfront spicy aromas interlaced with jammy Kirsch, raspberry, dark chocolate, and crushed rock notes. The palate echoes these elements with a big, lush, mouthfeel, silky tannins, and a long fruity finish. 2005 Zinfandel - Our first Zinfandel release shouts out ripe raspberry and strawberry jam, sandalwood spice and toffee/cocoa powder aromas on the nose. On the palate, these elements reappear and lend some finesse to this big, lush, ripe Zinfandel based blend. 2005 Ditch Digger - Exhibits a lavender, tarry, ripe black/ blue berry, mineral scented nose. On the palate these elements are echoed on the expansive, full mid-palate and long, spicy finish. (43% Grenache, 26% Syrah, 23% Mourvedre, 8% Counoise). 92 Points ~Robert Parker (Wine Advocate). 92 Points ~Wine Spectator 2004 Syrah - Intense aromas of blackberry and boysenberry, charred meat, minerality and exotic spiciness. The palate echoes these elements in a tight beam of jammy fruit and frames them with balanced acidity and soft tannins that draw out the long, smooth finish. 2004 Ditch Digger - A blend of Grenache, Syrah, and Mourvedre. It displays upfront aromas of raspberries, minerality, white pepper, dark chocolate, and spice. On the palate, the jammy fruit and pepper elements from the Grenache and Syrah are counter-balanced by the dark, meaty, brooding beast that is Mourvedre. The smooth tannins and balanced acidity slowly draw the curtain on the long, spicey finish. 2003 Syrah - Big, lush, ripe and intense on the palate, with a long beautifully well-balanced finish. 2004 Theresa - A blend of 50% Viognier and 50% Rousanne. It exhibits rich, ripe, yet elegant fruit and mineral complexities. 2002 Syrah - Clean, fresh and intense. It has a good long finish, with a healthy dose of very good French oak.
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