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Sine Qua Non Grenache Testa dei Cherubini 2014  - First Bottle

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99 Jeb Dunnuck -
As with the extended aged Syrah release, the 2014 Grenache Testa Dei Cherubini (80% Grenache, 15.5% Syrah, and the rest Petite Sirah and Viognier) comes all from the estate Eleven Confessions Vineyard in the Sta. Rita Hills and spent just under 38 months in 25% new French oak, with the balance in neutral barrels (varying sizes). Layers of black raspberry, cassis, white chocolate, white flowers, and Asian spices flow to a full-bodied, supple, powerful Grenache that has silky, silky tannins, a seamless texture, no hard edges, and a finish that won?t quit. It?s already approachable, yet in my experience, this extended elevage results in a very stable wine, and I suspect this beauty will have another two decades of longevity.

Technical Details

  • Blend80% Grenache, 15.5% Syrah, 4% Petite Sirah and 0.5% Viognier
  • WinemakerManfred Krankl
  • CountryUS
  • RegionCalifornia Central Coast
  • AppellationSanta Rita Hills
  • Alcohol16%

Sine Qua Non Grenache Testa dei Cherubini 2014

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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.