This was a crowd favorite out of 20+ special bottles we opened over the Thanksgiving week with family and friends. It was even better than I remembered when drank last in 2017 (probably an off bottle). Dark and plush with wonderful balance and minimal signs of age. Still great fruit and a long finish.
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This was tight and not giving up much upon initially corking but came alive after an hour and continued to evolve over the course of dinner. Don't be fooled by the lighter visual appearance. The flavors were intense with layered structure. Exceptional.
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Opened 2 wines from Sineann '06 - Abobdante and Block One and blind tasted. After 15m of decanter, Abondante was the clear winner - softer nose, more Syrah-like - Block One was strong Oaky and tannins. Block One was more complex and definitely bolder, had the feeling it was heading to a strong finish with a little more time. Was right! They switched spots after about a half hour of opening and got even better. The Abondante also improved - still fantastic but the Block One really opened up. It softened its tones and the bold fruit came forward in a huge way. Wish we had more..
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Delicious. Lots of cassis and licorice on the nose, then big fruit, rich and concentrated. My first Block One and certainly the finest Sineann Cab I've enjoyed to date. Best after a long decant or on Day 2.
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Sineann Block One Cab (02 -12) plus some others (My Home): A bit of a disappointing showing on this one. Perhaps in an off stage. The nose shows a lot of tarragon a some cassis and oak. Nice texture which makes me think there is potential to return to its beauty that it had on release. Lots of tannins. Black licorice. Just not a lot of fruit. It's good, but not at the quality I hoped for.
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Big, bold, but elegant. Decanted 3 hrs, showed really well. Large fruit, but not jammy or over ripe. Complex mid palate with lots of different notes poking out. Always present is the oak, but not obtrusive. Looking forward to more from this in the next couple years.
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Notes from day 2. Dark purple to black in color. Nose of dark blueberry, cassis, a little camphor, graphite, basil. Palate of black cherry, touch of blueberry, black olive, cedar, and oak spice. Finsih was long in length and no real alcohol showing today as it did when it heated up last night. Overall the wine is a big forward wine similar to QC, but not the violets that it brings. I would concur with Loren that the wine is comparable for about 1/2 of the price of the main QC. Not necessarily my style these days, but if you like em forward then you will love this wine. Hold or drink: 50+5+12+17+7
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Sineann wines and whole bunch of other stuff (Our home): Another wine whose best days are ahead (and the score may improve a point or two). From the Champoux vineyard, this is a Cab made to go the long haul IMO. Wonderful cassis, cedar, black cherry and spice box. For those who love Quilceda, I think this is comparable for $60. Needs at least 5 to 10 more years to really unwind for my tastes, but the crowd gave it lots of oohs and ahhs. There is plenty of oak here, but I think the fruit is there to integrate but it will take some time.
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Big nose, somewhat meaty and also a heavy black olive component. Full body of rich dark fruit, very tannic right now but when it settles has the potential to be even better.
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Finally cracked my first of 8 bottles since buying thme in March 2008. Gave it about 2 hours before tasting, was still pretty tight. Old world taste, very bold, paired great with the lamb I had that night. Could still use a lot more time, should inly improve.
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11/29/2021 - kanab ram Likes this wine:
This was a crowd favorite out of 20+ special bottles we opened over the Thanksgiving week with family and friends. It was even better than I remembered when drank last in 2017 (probably an off bottle). Dark and plush with wonderful balance and minimal signs of age. Still great fruit and a long finish.
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5/1/2020 - BernieMSY wrote: 89 Points
A bit disappointing once again. Extremely laden with eucalyptus, and anise tones upon decanting, the wine began to yield after 90 minutes of air.
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4/8/2018 - suburbanfrog Likes this wine: 92 Points
Closed upon opening, but amazingly opened like a blooming flower with time. By the last glass the wine was still improving!!!!
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11/3/2017 - kanab ram Likes this wine:
This was tight and not giving up much upon initially corking but came alive after an hour and continued to evolve over the course of dinner. Don't be fooled by the lighter visual appearance. The flavors were intense with layered structure. Exceptional.
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8/5/2017 - Ddub57 Likes this wine: 90 Points
Opened 2 wines from Sineann '06 - Abobdante and Block One and blind tasted. After 15m of decanter, Abondante was the clear winner - softer nose, more Syrah-like - Block One was strong Oaky and tannins. Block One was more complex and definitely bolder, had the feeling it was heading to a strong finish with a little more time. Was right! They switched spots after about a half hour of opening and got even better. The Abondante also improved - still fantastic but the Block One really opened up. It softened its tones and the bold fruit came forward in a huge way. Wish we had more..
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7/6/2016 - Hamersly wrote: 94 Points
Delicious. Lots of cassis and licorice on the nose, then big fruit, rich and concentrated. My first Block One and certainly the finest Sineann Cab I've enjoyed to date. Best after a long decant or on Day 2.
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6/2/2015 - BernieMSY wrote: 88 Points
Dense, fruit forward, dark, and aromatic. Still laden with plenty of tannins. Not bad. Not thrilling.
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2/27/2015 - Loren Sonkin wrote: 91 Points
Sineann Block One Cab (02 -12) plus some others (My Home): A bit of a disappointing showing on this one. Perhaps in an off stage. The nose shows a lot of tarragon a some cassis and oak. Nice texture which makes me think there is potential to return to its beauty that it had on release. Lots of tannins. Black licorice. Just not a lot of fruit. It's good, but not at the quality I hoped for.
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2/9/2015 - wineretriever wrote: 88 Points
A crowd favorite; full-bodied, fruit forward unabashedly new world in style. Drink now; will not improve.
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12/23/2014 - SeattlePaul Likes this wine: 92 Points
Big, bold, but elegant. Decanted 3 hrs, showed really well. Large fruit, but not jammy or over ripe. Complex mid palate with lots of different notes poking out. Always present is the oak, but not obtrusive. Looking forward to more from this in the next couple years.
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7/18/2011 - manonthemoon wrote: 91 Points
Notes from day 2.
Dark purple to black in color.
Nose of dark blueberry, cassis, a little camphor, graphite, basil.
Palate of black cherry, touch of blueberry, black olive, cedar, and oak spice.
Finsih was long in length and no real alcohol showing today as it did when it heated up last night.
Overall the wine is a big forward wine similar to QC, but not the violets that it brings. I would concur with Loren that the wine is comparable for about 1/2 of the price of the main QC.
Not necessarily my style these days, but if you like em forward then you will love this wine.
Hold or drink: 50+5+12+17+7
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7/3/2011 - Loren Sonkin wrote: 95 Points
Sineann wines and whole bunch of other stuff (Our home): Another wine whose best days are ahead (and the score may improve a point or two). From the Champoux vineyard, this is a Cab made to go the long haul IMO. Wonderful cassis, cedar, black cherry and spice box. For those who love Quilceda, I think this is comparable for $60. Needs at least 5 to 10 more years to really unwind for my tastes, but the crowd gave it lots of oohs and ahhs. There is plenty of oak here, but I think the fruit is there to integrate but it will take some time.
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7/1/2011 - David_T wrote: 92 Points
Big nose, somewhat meaty and also a heavy black olive component. Full body of rich dark fruit, very tannic right now but when it settles has the potential to be even better.
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12/23/2008 - ptklob wrote: 92 Points
Finally cracked my first of 8 bottles since buying thme in March 2008. Gave it about 2 hours before tasting, was still pretty tight. Old world taste, very bold, paired great with the lamb I had that night. Could still use a lot more time, should inly improve.
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