SINE QUA NON Rattrapante Grenache, Eleven Confessions Vineyard 2012 Bottle (los)

Description

Created in 1994 by Manfred and Elaine Krankl, Sine Qua Non is probably the most famous of all the California cult wineries and is renowned for exceptionally limited quantities of wines made from the classic Rhône Valley varieties. The 2012 Rattrapante Grenache is composed of 84% Grenache, 13% Syrah and 3% Petite Sirah and was aged in French oak for 33 months, of which 27% was new.

The Wine Advocate Jeb Dunnuck 100 points, Drink Date 2018 - 2032
"A perfect wine any way you look at it, the 2012 Grenache Rattrapante comes all from the Eleven Confessions Vineyard in the Sta. Rita Hills and spent 33 months in 27% new French oak. My notes start - and end - with “Wow.” Giving up tons of black raspberries, peppery herbs, licorice, dried flowers and cured meats, it’s a massively concentrated, rich and layered Grenache that somehow manages to stay graceful, lively and fresh on the palate. There are roughly 800 cases of this elixir and any Grenache lover should do their best to latch onto a bottle (or two). It’s also worth noting that this cuvee saw 26% whole clusters, which is a small change from past vintages."