Denner Ditch Digger 2021 Eola - Amity Hills

Denner Ditch Digger 2021 Eola - Amity HillsThe 2021 Ditch Digger is a blend of 33% Grenache, 32% Mourvdre, 22% Syrah, 5% Cinsaut, 4% Counoise, 2% Tannat and 2% Carignan. It has kaleidoscopic aromas of wild berries, dried mint, mushrooms, forest floor and hints of floral perfume. The medium bodied palate is notable for the concentration, definition and layering of its spicy fruit. It has a structure of chalky tannins, fireworks of fresh acidity and a long, dynamic finish. 96 points Wine Advocate

Rich and inviting

Aromas of asphalt

The tannins are fine and well-defined

Still with the sense of balance impressive detail here once again

5% Cinsaut

31% Cabernet Franc

herbes de Provence

Here too there is enough reduction to push the underlying fruit to the background so be sure to give this some air if you're going to open a bottle young

the result recalls the richness of the Pouilly-Fuissé appellation located just to the south

Complex yet giving

ripe raspberries

and loamy earth all define the aromatics