From the producers of Sine Qua Non, this is the 7th edition of this wine. The label says 15.8% but there is no hint of heat. This vintage is a blend of 45% Syrah, 29% Grenache, 15% Petite Sirah, 5% Mourvèdre, 4.5% Touriga Nacional and 1.5% Roussanne. Inky purple in color. The nose has black raspberries, red licorice, black pepper, baking spices with a bit of leather/earth. On the palate, this is rich. Almost seamless. It took quite a while to really open up suggesting that this wine still needs about five years depending on your tastes. Delicious with flavors of black raspberries and black pepper wrapped up with smoke and earth. This should hit its peak in five to seven and be good for twenty years after that. It will go well with big flavors. Roasted meats,, fowl and veggies would work well. No doubt the score will be close to perfect with some age.
