The 2020 Denner Syrah features dark fruits, spices, smoke, and well-integrated tannins, promising great potential for the future.
Producer
Denner
Region
Paso Robles, CA
Country
USA
Varietal Composition
98% Syrah, 2% Roussanne
Specifications
2020
Vintage
2035
Drink By
14
%
ABV
Vinification
Occasional wine note
We absolutely love this Denner Syrah. The 2013 might be our favorite, but this 2020 is no slouch. Dark fruits are complemented by spices, a bit of smoke, and a touch of herb, and the tannins are well integrated. If the 2013 offers a glimpse into what we should expect from this wine on its 10th birthday, its best days are ahead of it.
What experts say about this wine
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Jeb Dunnuck
Based on 98% Syrah and 2% Roussanne, the 2020 Dirt Worshipper is brilliant and just about jumps out of the glass with its exotic blue and black fruits, spring flowers, game, bay leaf, and bacon fat-driven aromatics. It's beautiful on the palate as well and is medium to full-bodied, has a concentrated, layered mouthfeel, good freshness, and ripe yet building tannins. This classic, cool climate-inspired, incredibly complex Syrah will evolve for at least a decade.
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100
Vinous
The 2020 Dirt Worshipper is dark and brooding, blending black raspberry, smoky sage, and black peppercorns. This is silky-smooth and elegant, with spicy red fruits and inner florals that cascade across a stern acid and mineral core. The 2020 finishes remarkably fresh yet structured, begging for time in the cellar while a tart fruit concentration lingers. The future is bright.
pairing recommendation
Lamb
Red Meat
Root Vegetables
Hard Cheeses
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