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2012 Sine Qua Non Grenache Rattrapante Eleven Confessions Vineyard
Grenache
- USA
- California
- Central Coast
- Sta. Rita Hills
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Community Tasting Notes 40
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Discobiscuits42 wrote:
December 3, 2023 - Developing texture but still surprisingly primary. Very hedonistic, ultimately I felt the alcohol was too much. Tannins are softened and seems like it’s heading somewhere but has a ways to go yet. Very nice body and texture.
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ews3 wrote: 95 points
August 29, 2023 - Beautiful developing nose shows red berry fruit, sage, violet, black pepper, clove, and smoke
Tannins are resolved and create a full mouthfeel and blend into a long and elegant finish. More fruit still showing through on the palate, but the development is definitely there. Everything in balance.1 person found this helpful Comment -
Rosengoo wrote: 96 points
August 26, 2023 - This was drank at a local steakhouse after 45 minutes of decanting. The wine was clear and incredibly deep purple in colour. The nose was fairly muted but there were some ripe red cherries there. In the glass was a beautiful wine with flavours of red cherries, red berries, vanilla and a bit of smoke. The tannins were subdued while the acidicy was still quite strong. This had a very long finish to each sip.
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FoinZap Likes this wine: 94 points
November 6, 2022 - 90 minute decant. Reddish-purple in color, maybe a slight brownish tint. Strong ground black pepper nose, black licorice, hint of pine needle. Palate is red and black cherry, marshmallow, cracked pepper, hint of eucalyptus. Silky mouth feel, mid to full-bodied. Long, spicy finish. Nicely integrated experience of fruit and a range of secondary elements.
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RMundell Likes this wine: 97 points
June 10, 2022 - Beautiful wine.
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Wine Definition
- Vintage 2012
- Type Red
- Producer Sine Qua Non
- Varietal Grenache
- Designation Rattrapante
- Vineyard Eleven Confessions Vineyard
- Country USA
- Region California
- SubRegion Central Coast
- Appellation Sta. Rita Hills
Community Holdings
- Pending Delivery 103 (3%)
- In Cellars 1,822 (60%)
- Consumed 1,090 (36%)
Food Pairing
No food pairings available.
Who Likes This Wine
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- RegionCalifornia
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