2008 Sine Qua Non The Duel Grenache

97 pts - Wine Advocate

["Sine Qua Non’s 2008 Grenache Estate The Duel boasts extraordinary richness, power and sheer depth. Tobacco, leather, mint and spices are woven together in this large-scaled Grenache. There is plenty of intensity here, but the 2008 has just a touch less aromatic definition than the very finest wines at Sine Qua Non. I imagine some of that may be the result of extended aging in oak. The 2008 is 82% Grenache, 14% Syrah, 2% Viognier and 1% Roussanne, all from the Eleven Confessions Vineyard in Santa Rita Hills. A portion of the Grenache was fermented using whole clusters. Anticipated maturity: 2013-2023.-AG"]

92 pts - Wine Spectator

["Remarkably elegant and understated, offering generous, supple plum, blueberry, pepper and spice. Deceptively sleek and subdued, unfolding slowly and gracefully. Drink now through 2020. 398 cases made. — JL (03/2013)"]

98 pts - Vinous

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Producer: Sine Qua Non
Vintage: 2008
Varietal: Grenache
Country: USA
Region: CA - Central Coast, Santa Cruz Mtns
Sub-Region: Santa Barbara
Appellation: Santa Rita Hills
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