2008 The Duel Grenache | FINE+RARE Wines

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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. Aug 2012, www.robertparker.com

Score: 97-/100Antonio Galloni

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Product Details

Country

United States

Region

California

Sub-region

Central Coast

Colour

Red

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Still wine

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Country

United States

Region

California

Sub-region

Central Coast

Colour

Red

Taste

Dry

Alcohol %

Product Type

Still wine

Product Subtype

Drinking Window

Average Score

Critic Notes

Score: 97-/100Antonio Galloni

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ON May 30, 2019

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BY Gavin Smith,

ON March 29, 2020

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BY Gavin Smith,

ON March 19, 2020

Wines to watch: October

BY Gavin Smith,

ON October 1, 2020

Xavier Vignon - A Rhone Radical

BY Gavin Smith,

ON April 28, 2020

Country

United States

Region

California

Sub-region

Central Coast

Colour

Red

Taste

Dry

Alcohol %

Product Type

Still wine

Product Subtype

Drinking Window

Country

United States

Region

California

Sub-region

Central Coast

Colour

Red

Taste

Dry

Alcohol %

Product Type

Still wine

Product Subtype

Drinking Window