Sine Qua Non Syrah 2008, B 20 (2)

Sine Qua Non Syrah 2008
B 20
(1 scuffed label)
2 bottles

"Highly aromatic nose combines blackberry, cassis, violet, truffle, graphite and cola, with a strong note of cracked pepper. Juicy, precise and shockingly delicate for a big boy (15.5% alcohol), with intense flavors of dark berry compote and candied violet. This has both weight, silkiness, and a strong, energizing core of minerality. Very suave on the back end, finishing with very suave tannins and superb lift." (94pts Josh Raynolds, Vinous, Nov 2010)