Category: | Red Wines |
Sub-Category: | Red Wines |
Producer: | Sine Qua Non |
Label Name: | Syrah Distenta 11 |
Vintage: | 2020 |
Country: | United States |
Region: | Central Coast (Santa Barbara County), California |
Volume: | 750ml |
ABV: | 15.9% |
Grape(s): | 82.9% Syrah, 7.5% Grenache, 3.9% Mourvèdre, 3.4% Petite Sirah, 1.5% Muskat, 0.8% Petit Manseng |
Acidity: | 4 |
Tannins: | 4 |
Sweetness: | 1 |
Body: | 5 |
Length: | 5 |
Aroma Intensity: | 5 |
Best Temperature: | 16-18°C |
Awards/Ratings
Robert Parker's The Wine Advocate: 97–99 (reported), Jeb Dunnuck: 97–99, Vinous: ~98; widely acclaimed and highly rated on release
Tasting Note
Opaque purple-black. Cassis, blueberries, violet/lavender, coffee and charcuterie notes; full-bodied with floral perfume, ripe rounded tannins, seamless freshness and a long fragrant finish.
Food Pairing
Grilled lamb, roasted beef, charcuterie, venison; Western braises and stews. Asian: Korean BBQ, char siu, miso-glazed dishes, beef bulgogi, spicy Sichuan-style meats.
Production Method
Estate fruit; fermented with ~16% whole clusters, matured ~23 months in ~66% new French oak; blended before bottling.
Vineyard Info
Sine Qua Non, founded by Manfred Krankl (1993) in Ventura/Santa Barbara area, produces limited-production Rhône-style wines with iconic labels and allocation-only releases.