Category:
 
Red Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
Red Wines
Producer:
 
Sine Qua Non
Label Name:
 
Eleven Confessions Estate Box Set
Vintage:
 
2014
Country:
 
United States
Region:
 
California — Sta. Rita Hills / Central Coast (Eleven Confessions Estate)
Volume:
 
6x 750ml
ABV:
 
16%
Grape(s):
 
Syrah, Grenache, Petite Sirah, Viognier
Method:
 
Estate fruit, small-lot open-top fermentations with significant whole-cluster portion (c.40%); extended élevage (~38 months) in French oak (high % new oak on Syrah lots).
Acidity:
 
3
Tannins:
 
4
Sweetness:
 
1
Body:
 
5
Length:
 
5
Aroma Intensity:
 
5
Best Temperature:
 
16-18
Tasting Note:
 
Concentrated black and blue fruits (blackberry, cassis), black cherry and kirsch with floral violet, cracked pepper, smoked meat, leather and garrigue. Grenache elements add bright red berry, spice and floral perfume; finish long, savory and layered.
Food Pairing:
 
Western: grilled ribeye, roasted lamb, braised short ribs, charcuterie and aged cheeses. Asian: Korean BBQ (bulgogi), Sichuan beef, Peking duck, char siu pork, grilled miso aubergine.
Vineyard Info:
 
Produced by Sine Qua Non (Manfred & Elaine Krankl). Eleven Confessions planted in early 2000s; estate single-vineyard bottlings are small-production, cult releases.
Awards/Ratings:
 
Notable critic scores for the Eleven Confessions 2014 releases: Syrah (Capo dei Putti) — Jeb Dunnuck ~99, Wine Advocate 96+; Grenache (Testa dei Cherubini) — Vinous 98, Jeb Dunnuck ~99; multiple top-100 scores and