Notes of: Olive

Notes of: Cocoa

Notes of: Black Pepper

Notes of: Savory

Notes of: Nutty

Notes of: Cherry

Denner Vineyards

Denner Vineyards The Ditch Digger

United States, Central Coast California

Red wine

4.5

Expert Rating

4.2

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WINE DESCRIPTION

Denner Vineyards' The Ditch Digger is a premium red wine that showcases the best of Paso Robles, California. Produced by Denner Vineyards, a family-owned winery known for their commitment to sustainable farming practices, The Ditch Digger is made from grapes grown in the winery's estate vineyards. These vineyards are characterized by their unique soil composition, which includes limestone and shale, and their ideal microclimate, which allows for slow and even ripening of the grapes. The wine is made using traditional winemaking techniques, including hand-harvesting and aging in French oak barrels. The result is a full-bodied wine with rich flavors of dark fruit, chocolate, and spice, and a long, smooth finish.

NOTES FROM VINOVOSS SOMMELIER

The Denner Vineyards The Ditch Digger is a complex and interesting California red blend.On the nose, it has aromas of black cherry, cassis, and a hint of graphite. On the palate, it has firm tannins, bright acidity, and flavors of blackberry, dark chocolate, and earthy spices. The finish is long and lingering, with notes of ripe plum and leather. Overall, a well-made and balanced wine with a good value for the price.

EXPERT RATING

4.5

DRINKING WINDOW

Now

2060

Profile

Sweetness:

Almost dry

Dry

Lusciously Sweet

Alcohol:

High

Very Low Alcohol

Very High

Intensity:

Pronounced

Subtle

Powerful

Body:

Full

Light Bodied

Full Bodied

Acidity:

Refreshing

Soft

Crisp

Tannin:

Firm

No Tannin

Grippy

GRAPES (1)

Shiraz/Syrah

ORIGINS

Winery: Denner Vineyards

Region: Central Coast California

The Central Coast of California is a wine lover's paradise, boasting a wide variety of climates, soils, and grape varieties. Located between San Francisco and Los Angeles, the Central Coast spans from Monterey County in the north to Santa Barbara County in the south. With its diverse topography and Mediterranean climate, the Central Coast is home to some of the most renowned wineries in the United States. The Central Coast has a long and storied history of winemaking, dating back to the mid-1800s. The first vineyards were planted in the Santa Clara Valley, and by the late 1800s, the region was producing some of the finest wines in the country. The region's reputation for quality wines was further solidified in the early 1989, when the Santa Clara Valley was declared among the first American Viticultural Area (AVA) in the United States.

CUSTOMER RATING

4.2

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