California Napa Valley Sine Qua NonThe Duel Grenache

2008 The Duel Grenache

Sine Qua Non

97Average Score

California / United States

Red

Bts

0 Immediate | 1 Marketplace

£443.00

Mags

0 Immediate | 1 Marketplace

£886.00

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0 Immediate | 1 Marketplace

Duty Paid

£443.00

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Critic Notes

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, Vinous

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Product Details

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

Average Score

Critic Notes

Score: 97 / 100Antonio Galloni, Vinous