Sine Qua Non Stein Grenache [Magnum]

Vintage:	2012
Description:	"Starting with the Grenache release, the 2012 Grenache Stein is a blend of 76% Grenache, 16% Syrah and 8% Mourvedre, aged in 14% new French oak (15% was in concrete), that comes mostly from the estate's Eleven Confessions Vineyard in the Sta. Rita Hills, but also includes grapes from the Cumulus, Third Twin (Syrah) and Bien Nacido vineyards. Checking in at 15.7% alcohol, it's no lightweight, yet it has considerable elegance in its sweet blackcurrants, white pepper, licorice, baking spices and hints of violet-like aromas and flavors. Possessing the hallmark purity of the estate, it's full-bodied, concentrated, rich and textured, with sweet tannin barely noticeable on the finish. I don't think it's one of the greatest Grenaches from the estate, yet it's still an incredible effort that will benefit from short-term cellaring and have 15-20 years or more of overall longevity." - Jeb Dunnuck, eRobertParker.com #220 (Aug 27, 2015)
Price:	$ 945.00
Price in original currency:	None

Available from Belmont Wine Exchange

Address:	1091 Industrial Road, Suite 107 San Carlos, CA 94070 United States
Telephone (toll-free):	888-802-9929
Telephone (regular):	650-802-9463
Fax:	650-802-9465

First added to 1000 Corks on July 25, 2016.