Possessing an uncommon purity and freshness, the 2013 Cumulus Vineyard #7 is 45% Syrah, 29% Grenache, 15% Petite Sirah and the rest Mourvedre, Touriga Nacionale and Roussanne. It has a perfumed, floral character as well as killer notes of cassis, exotic spice and violets, full-bodied density and depth, and building, polished tannin that emerge on the finish. It’s as seamless and pure as they come, and while I’m sure I’d crack a bottle the night I received it, it will benefit from short term cellaring.-JD
The 2013 No. 7 - Cumulus Vineyard is remarkably vivid for such a big, powerful wine. Stylistically, the 2013 is more tannic and virile than the 2012 tasted alongside it, along with that extra kick of energy that is such a signature of the vintage. The flavors are dark, bold and intense throughout, with plenty of dark cherry, plum, violet, graphite, new leather and licorice overtones. Still an infant, the 2013 should come into its own with another few years in bottle. Even today, it is superb. The blend is 45% Syrah, 29% Grenache, 15% Petite Sirah, 5 % Mourvèdre, 4.5% Touriga Nacional and 1.5% Roussanne, done with 58% of whole clusters were used, the rest was destemmed and aged in 44% new oak barrels.-AG
Producer: Sine Qua Non
Vintage: 2013
Varietal: Proprietary Red
Country: USA
Region: CA - Central Coast, Santa Cruz Mtns
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