DENNER THE DITCH DIGGER - 2009

40% Grenache, 30% Syrah, 20% Mourvedre, 5% Counoise, 5% Cinsault.  From Paso Robles with a whopping 15.3% alcohol.


TASTING NOTES:


Explosive blend of dark berries - strawberry, blackberry, black currant, plum and blueberry.  Oak, smoke, black pepper, asphalt, licorice, chocolate and spice.


SCORE & RECOMMENDATION:


93 PTS
A blockbuster wine that showcases Grenache.  A massive wine with purple-teeth staining color and endless jam.  Probably needs some time in the bottle but this is a sexy wine actually seems to show some restraint.  Retails for around $50.