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2019 Sine Qua Non Grenache Estate Eleven Confessions Vineyard
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- USA
- California
- Central Coast
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Community Tasting Notes 7
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JRockEsq Likes this wine: 93 points
January 28, 2024 - Nose: raspberry coulee, light licorice, fresh herbs (mint?), faint cedar
Palate: raspberry, baking spice, pepper; long finish of orange skin, dried herbs, light mineral, oak; dry; full body; medium very plush tannins; medium+ acidity -
AlyssaRock12 Likes this wine: 92 points
January 28, 2024 - Nose: dried lavender, rosemary, blueberry pie, baking spices
Palate: lavender, cedar, baking spices, blueberry, plum; full body, silky; high - acid
Overall: real full and sexy, very delicious1 person found this helpful Comment -
sonodoc Likes this wine: 98 points
October 13, 2023 - While this was an excellent wine, like all the SQN wines that I have had so far, I was surprised that I had enjoyed the 2019 Sine Qua Non Grenache Distenta I more than this one.
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MAXIMUM SATISFACTION wrote: 99 points
September 21, 2023 - This was insanely good (and accessible) from the start. Juicy raspberry, smokey black fruit, leather, mint…. It’s structured with good acidity but elegantly layered with a softness. I always drink these young and this is by far the best early Grenache I’ve had. At this stage the Syrah requires a long decant and patience. As advices both will be better in 20 years.
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Matt Scott Likes this wine: 100 points
August 4, 2023 - Decanted for three hours. This all encompassing wave of red fruit enters and ultimately takes over, showing smoked pork shoulder, with old world nuances of garrigue, rosemary, chiseled rock, bramble berries and red curry paste. Exceptionally long and flowing, with microfiber tannins and layer upon layer of stunning fruit. Amazingly complex, yet easily consumed with zero heat. Nay a flaw to be found. Absolutely legendary. The nose is red, but the palate gives way to noir fruit. Such an astounding study. My favorite Eleven Confessions since 2013. Drink 2026 -.
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Wine Definition
- Vintage 2019
- Type Red
- Producer Sine Qua Non
- Varietal Grenache
- Designation Estate
- Vineyard Eleven Confessions Vineyard
- Country USA
- Region California
- SubRegion Central Coast
- Appellation Central Coast
Community Holdings
- Pending Delivery 110 (5%)
- In Cellars 1,878 (87%)
- Consumed 171 (8%)
Food Pairing
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