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Sine Qua Non Next of Kyn Cumulus Vineyard #8 Box Set OWC 2014 (3 x 750mL - 1 x 1.5L)  - First Bottle

Reviews

100 Jeb Dunnuck -
I rated the 2014 No 8 Cumulus Vineyard 99 points last year but found this bottle to be literally as good as it gets. Made from 38% Syrah, 33% Grenache, 16% Touriga Nacional and the balance Mourvèdre and Petite Sirah, fermented with 43% whole clusters and aged in close to equal parts new and used French oak, it offers a heavenly bouquet of black raspberries, white chocolate, exotic spices, and graphite. This flows to a full-bodied wine that has off-the-charts purity and elegance, a deep, layered, multi-dimensional texture, not a hard edge to be found, and a finish that won’t quit. The 2014s are upfront and approachable (there’s plenty of similarities to the 2016s) yet this beauty is going to cruise in the cellar on its purity, depth, and balance. It’s a true “Wow” wine!
98 Robert Parker's Wine Advocate -
Composed of 38% Syrah, 33% Grenache, 16% Touriga Nacional, 7% Mourv?dre and 6% Petite Sirah, using 43% whole clusters, the 2014 Cumulus Vineyard #8 has a deep garnet-purple color and slightly reticent nose to begin of black cherries, mulberries and black soil with suggestions of menthol, tobacco, incense, sandalwood and chocolate box, plus a fragrant undercurrent of violets. Firm, grainy tannins frame the full-bodied, muscular palate with stacks of flavor layers, finishing with great delineation and finesse. Forget this beauty for three to four years and enjoy drinking it over the next 20+.

Technical Details

  • Blend38% Syrah, 33% Grenache, 16% Touriga Nacional, 7% Mourvedre and 6% Petite Sirah
  • WinemakerMandfred Krankl
  • CountryUS
  • RegionCalifornia Central Coast
  • AppellationSanta Barbara

Sine Qua Non Next of Kyn Cumulus Vineyard #8 Box Set OWC 2014 (3 x 750mL - 1 x 1.5L)

Rhone Blend  |  US
JD100, WA98+

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The newly minted 100-point box set from Manfred Krankl is here! Each box set contains 3 bottles and a magnum of the Next of Kyn No. 8 Cumulus Vineyard Red Blend 2014.

About the Producer

Sine Qua Non has become an international sensation and one of the most collected California wines. Manfred Krankl started with a vision and a whole lot of passion and turned it into an incredible success. They now own four rather diverse Estate vineyards: Eleven Confessions in Santa Rita Hills, Cumulus in south Santa Barbara, The Third Twin in Los Alamos and Molly Aida in Tepusquet Canyon planted to head trained Mourvedre. Without a doubt SQN produces some of the most interesting wines we taste every year.