2020 Denner Ditch Digger
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Moving to the reds from bottle, the 2020 Ditch Digger is based on 45% Grenache, 20% Mourvèdre, 18% Syrah, 12% Carignan, and 5% Graciano that spent 20 months in puncheons, used barrels, and concrete tank. Ripe blackberries, smoked cherries, leather, and pepper define the aromatics, and it's medium to full-bodied on the palate, with good overall balance and the firmer tannins of the vintage. I think it shows subtle hints of smoke, but it’s clearly enjoyable and good.
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Jeb Dunnuck
Erin Brooks, Wine Advocate
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The 2020 Ditch Digger is lifted and floral in the glass, as dusty rose gives way to lavender and wild strawberries. This is round and supple on the palate, with ripe red fruits and sweet, sweet spice that saturates the senses, all neatly balanced by zesty acidity. It tapers off long yet wickedly fresh, packed full of energy and with a vivid crushed raspberry note.
A blend of 45% Grenache, 20% Mourvedre, 18% Syrah, 12% Carignan and 5% Graciano, the 2020 Ditch Digger has a medium ruby-purple color and somewhat muddled scents of black cherries, earth, tar and flint. The full-bodied palate has a core of earthy black fruit and satisfying freshness, but the tannins are chewy, and it is a touch bitter on the finish.