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Sine Qua Non Syrah Ratsel 16 2016  - First Bottle

Reviews

99 Jeb Dunnuck -
A not yet bottled blend of 81% Syrah, 7% Mourvedre, 5% Petite Sirah, and the rest Viognier and Grenache, fermented with 47% whole clusters, the 2016 Syrah Ratsel 16 is an inky colored beauty that has another level of depth and richness over the 2015. Black raspberries, cassis, white pepper, white chocolate, and hints of bacon fat give way to a full-bodied, seamless, elegant wine that has terrific freshness and purity, ultra-fine tannin, and a huge finish. Not too dissimilar from the 2014s, which have the same supple, sexy, and approachable style, it should drink reasonably well right out of the gate and cruise for 15-20 years in cool cellars.

Technical Details

  • BlendSyrah
  • WinemakerMandfred Krankl
  • CountryUS
  • RegionCalifornia Central Coast
  • AppellationVentura
  • Alcohol16.1%

Sine Qua Non Syrah Ratsel 16 2016

Syrah Blends  |  US
JD96-99, VN95-97, WA96+

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About the Producer

Sine Qua Non has become an international sensation and one of the most collected California wines. Manfred Krankl started with a vision and a whole lot of passion and turned it into an incredible success. They now own four rather diverse Estate vineyards: Eleven Confessions in Santa Rita Hills, Cumulus in south Santa Barbara, The Third Twin in Los Alamos and Molly Aida in Tepusquet Canyon planted to head trained Mourvedre. Without a doubt SQN produces some of the most interesting wines we taste every year.