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Sine Qua Non Grenache 2004 . Into the Dark. Bottle (5)... (Total: 5 Btls. )
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Sine Qua Non Grenache 2004Into the Dark
Bottle (5)
"More up-front and open-knit, the 2004 In the Dark (Grenache) checks in as a blend of 84% Grenache, 8% Mourvedre, 7% Syrah and 1% Viognier that comes mostly from Manfred’s 11 Confessions Vineyard, yet includes small portions from Alban (10%) and Alta Mesa (9%) Vineyard. Reminding me of Clos Saint-Jean’s Sanctus Sanctorum with its incredible bouquet of sweet kirsch, licorice, dried baking spices, graphite and ground pepper, this beauty flows onto the palate with impeccable purity, perfect integration of its fruit, tannin and acidity, and blockbuster length. As is common with this estate’s wine, it’s the purity paired with serious richness that sets it apart. While still youthful and benefiting from a healthy decadence, I think it’s drinking at point and would aim to drink bottles over the coming 4-5 years. It will evolve gracefully for longer, but I see no reason to hold off." (99 pts. Jeb Dunnuck, Wine Advocatr #213, July 2014)
"2004 Into the Dark: This absolutely magnificent wine is a blend of 84% Grenache, 8% Mourvedre, 7% Syrah and 1% Viognier, with most of it emerging from the estate’s 11 Confessions Vineyard. It still has a very opaque ruby/purple color, along with a sweet nose of graphite, wood smoke, spice box, white chocolate, kirsch and creme de cassis. Still quite infantile in terms of its development, the wine is full-bodied, with a 45- to 50-second finish." (99 pts. Robert Parker, Wine Advocate #196 Aug. 2010)
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Auction Info
2015 May 22 - 23 Fine & Rare Wine Signature Auction - Beverly Hills #5231 (go to Auction Home page)
Auction Dates
May, 2015
22nd
Friday
Bids + Registered Phone Bidders: 5
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