Lot 1
SINE QUA NON GRENACHE PICTURES 2007 (1) WA 97
SINE QUA NON GRENACHE RAVEN SERIES 2006 (1) WA 98
SINE QUA NON SYRAH LABELS 2007 (1) WA 98+
Lot 1 Details
SINE QUA NON GRENACHE PICTURES 2007 (1)
California.
scraped label
This wine has wonderful floral notes intermixed with black raspberries, black cherries, licorice, graphite and some camphor. In the mouth, more white chocolate notes appear, along with meatiness and some silky tannins. Its great purity, density and richness make me think this wine could even improve a few points and flirt with perfection. This stunning wine should drink nicely for another 10-15 years. August 2011 WA 97
SINE QUA NON GRENACHE RAVEN SERIES 2006 (1)
California.
The wine has loads of meat, licorice, smoke, charcoal and graphite, as well as huge peppery, blackberry and black cherry notes. Full-bodied, with great acidity, nicely integrated tannin, an admirable mouthfeel and tremendous length, this killer Grenache is still young and probably 3-5 years away from prime time drinking. August 2011 WA 98
SINE QUA NON SYRAH LABELS 2007 (1)
California.
scraped label
An opaque purple color is accompanied by beautiful notes of charcoal, acacia flowers, blueberries, blackberries, graphite, and subtle smoke. With great fruit, tremendous texture, and full-bodied power, it is locked and loaded. This cuvee should provide great drinking in addition to some provocative discussions over the next 10-15 years. August 2010 WA 98+