2004 Sine Qua Non Syrah Poker Face
Community Tasting Note
KeithAkers wrote:
Friday, October 24, 2008 - John Chapman meets the three Headed Monster (Le Titi Paris(Arlington Heights, IL)): nose: jam packed nose that gets you set for a thrill ride with layers of anise, black cherries, black berries, belgian chocolate, smoke, and loads of purple fruits. Very dense nose that just takes hold and emits from the glass letting you know to get ready. With as bold and big as it is, it doesn't go over the top, and instead its walking the line and getting you to expect it to be too much, but then laugh at you while holding back a bit
taste: Big and chewy tannins with a largeness to it that stands tall on the palate with very rich tones of anise, coffee, black cherries, blackberries, 100% cacao chocolate, loads of smoke and packed purple fruits. Well layered that unfolds in the mouth and shouts at the top of its lungs as it announces its presence
overall: this was my first Sine Qua Non red, and it lived up to my expectations. A massive wine that goes for the jugular but doesn't do over the top. Thisis insanely well made and offers up its own style of syrah that puts the grape on show. An awesome wine with richness abounding and while being full bodied there is a smooth feel as it crosses the palate. This wine was certainly an experience
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