2020 Sine Qua Non "Distenta II" - Napa Valley - 1 Bottle (0.75L)






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Sine Qua Non Distenta II, 2020, 0.75 L bottle, 1 bottle, United States, Napa Valley, wax capsule fully intact, label fully intact and readable, 99/100 by Jeb Dunnuck.
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98 points from Robert Parker!
Magnificent bottle, one of the few in Europe.
Stored all the time in a private cellar at the right temperature!
Robert Parker (RP) : Rating: 98+
The 2020 Syrah Distenta II, bottled in late July of 2022, is beginning to tighten ever-so-slightly since I last tasted it in early 2023, although its merits as an archetypal Syrah are still on display. It incorporates fruit from all four estate vineyards: The Third Twin (43%), Eleven Confessions (33%), Cumulus (21%), and Molly Aïda (3%). It's blended with 7.5% Grenache, 3.9% Mourvèdre, 3.4% Petite Sirah, 1.5% Muscat and 0.8% Petit Manseng, was vinified using 16% whole clusters and matured for around 23 months in 66% new French oak barrels. It has a deep ruby color and heart-stopping aromas of blackcurrants, violets, bitter chocolate and coffee grounds, which blossom over time to tones of prosciutto and mint. The full-bodied palate is concentrated yet nuanced with a harmonious balance of powdery tannins and refreshing acidity, and it wears its alcohol expertly. It has a long finish that hints at more savory character to come, but it will require plenty of time in the bottle.
Please see the photos for condition and don't forget to leave us a Positive feedback if you are satisfied!!!
98 points from Robert Parker!
Magnificent bottle, one of the few in Europe.
Stored all the time in a private cellar at the right temperature!
Robert Parker (RP) : Rating: 98+
The 2020 Syrah Distenta II, bottled in late July of 2022, is beginning to tighten ever-so-slightly since I last tasted it in early 2023, although its merits as an archetypal Syrah are still on display. It incorporates fruit from all four estate vineyards: The Third Twin (43%), Eleven Confessions (33%), Cumulus (21%), and Molly Aïda (3%). It's blended with 7.5% Grenache, 3.9% Mourvèdre, 3.4% Petite Sirah, 1.5% Muscat and 0.8% Petit Manseng, was vinified using 16% whole clusters and matured for around 23 months in 66% new French oak barrels. It has a deep ruby color and heart-stopping aromas of blackcurrants, violets, bitter chocolate and coffee grounds, which blossom over time to tones of prosciutto and mint. The full-bodied palate is concentrated yet nuanced with a harmonious balance of powdery tannins and refreshing acidity, and it wears its alcohol expertly. It has a long finish that hints at more savory character to come, but it will require plenty of time in the bottle.
Please see the photos for condition and don't forget to leave us a Positive feedback if you are satisfied!!!
