2011 Denner Theresa
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(60% roussanne, 25% grenache blanc and 15% marsanne): Bright yellow-gold. Aromas of quince, beeswax, lemon rind and licorice, with a spicy overtone. Fleshy but dry, offering tightly focused pit and orchard fruit flavors that pick up a nutty quality with air. Closes dry and nervy, with very good clarity and spicy persistence.
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Jeb Dunnuck
Antonio Galloni, Vinous
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The 2011 Theresa, a blend of 60% Roussanne, 25% Grenache Blanc and 15% Marsanne, is a big, bold wine endowed with serious structure. Layers of rich, expressive fruit fill out the broad shoulders nicely. This is a decidedly powerful wine that needs to be enjoyed with food. The Teresa was partially fermented on the skins and aged in a combination of stainless steel, new and used French oak and concrete.
The 2011 Theresa, a blend of 60% Roussanne, 25% Grenache Blanc and 15% Marsanne, is a big, bold wine endowed with serious structure. Layers of rich, expressive fruit fill out the broad shoulders nicely. This is a decidedly powerful wine that needs to be enjoyed with food. The Teresa was partially fermented on the skins and aged in a combination of stainless steel, new and used French oak and concrete. Anticipated maturity: 2012-2015. I was deeply impressed with the wines I tasted from Denner this year. From top to bottom, these new releases capture the essence of everything that makes Paso Robles one of the most exciting wine making regions in the world. Tel. (805) 239-4287
A blend of 60% Roussanne, 25% Grenache Blanc, and 15% Marsanne that was aged primarily in concrete tank (with half of the blend going through Malolactic fermentation), the 2011 Denner Theresa is a brilliant white that has rich, full aromas of poached pear, honeyed peach, brioche, and hints of hazelnut on the nose. This profile is mirrored on the palate, where it has a medium+ bodied texture, superb freshness and focus, and a building richness the comes through on the finish. Overall, this is a serious white that deserves a classy meal. It should shine for 2-3 years, possibly longer.