Sine Qua Non Syrah Distenta 11 2020

Category:
 
Red Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
Red Wines
Producer:
 
Sine Qua Non
Label Name:
 
Syrah Distenta 11
Vintage:
 
2020
Country:
 
United States
Region:
 
Central Coast (Santa Barbara County), California
Volume:
 
750ml
ABV:
 
15.9%
Grape(s):
 
82.9% Syrah, 7.5% Grenache, 3.9% Mourvèdre, 3.4% Petite Sirah, 1.5% Muskat, 0.8% Petit Manseng
Acidity:
 
4
Tannins:
 
4
Sweetness:
 
1
Body:
 
5
Length:
 
5
Aroma Intensity:
 
5
Best Temperature:
 
16-18°C

Awards/Ratings
Robert Parker's The Wine Advocate: 97–99 (reported), Jeb Dunnuck: 97–99, Vinous: ~98; widely acclaimed and highly rated on release

Tasting Note
Opaque purple-black. Cassis, blueberries, violet/lavender, coffee and charcuterie notes; full-bodied with floral perfume, ripe rounded tannins, seamless freshness and a long fragrant finish.

Food Pairing
Grilled lamb, roasted beef, charcuterie, venison; Western braises and stews. Asian: Korean BBQ, char siu, miso-glazed dishes, beef bulgogi, spicy Sichuan-style meats.

Production Method
Estate fruit; fermented with ~16% whole clusters, matured ~23 months in ~66% new French oak; blended before bottling.

Vineyard Info
Sine Qua Non, founded by Manfred Krankl (1993) in Ventura/Santa Barbara area, produces limited-production Rhône-style wines with iconic labels and allocation-only releases.