Sine Qua Non 'Distenta' III Grenache, Central Coast, 2021, 75cl udsalg the deep garnet-purple colored 2009

the deep garnet-purple colored 2009 Cos d'Estournel takes a little coaxing to encourage the full array of exotic spices and decadent black fruits to emerge here: crème de cassis

balance og terroir

præcision og en bemærkelsesværdig elegance

med en kølig mineralitet og en imponerende renhed

der skaber balance gennem hele paletten

Sine Qua Non 'Distenta' III Grenache, Central Coast, 2021, 75cl udsalg the deep garnet-purple colored 2009Because my visit was scheduled for July 6, just two weeks after bottling on June 22, I tasted the 2021 Grenache Distenta III as a precise blend from barrel. It comes mostly from the Eleven Confessions Vineyard (71%) and The Third Twin (23%) with the balance from the Cumulus Vineyard. It is a blend of 79% Grenache, 8. 4% Syrah, 7. 4% Mourvdre, 3. 2% Petite Sirah, 1. 6% Petit Manseng and 0. 4% Muscat. The Distenta III was vinified using about 35% whole