Sine Qua Non Into the Dark Grenache 2004
Sine Qua Non Into the Dark Grenache 2004 is a dry, full-bodied red from Grenache, Mourvèdre, Syrah (California, United States), in the rich, smooth reds style. Tannins are soft and acidity gentle; oak influence is little. Those scales describe the wine when young; this is a 22-year-old bottle and its tannin and oak will have softened. Good with lamb, roast vegetables, venison, beef stew.
| Wine | Sweet | Body | From | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sine Qua Non Turn the Whole Thing Upside Down Magnum 2009 Sine Qua Non · California | £933.00 | |||
| Sine Qua Non The Duel Grenache 2008 Sine Qua Non · California | £552.00 | |||
| Sine Qua Non Eleven Confessions Grenache 2020 Sine Qua Non · California | £512.00 | |||
| Sine Qua Non Patine Grenache 2011 Sine Qua Non · California | £495.00 |
Established in 1994, Sine Qua Non is possibly one of the most famous Californian cult wineries. The creation of maverick winemaker, Manfred Krankl, this winery is world-famous for producing miniscule quantities of unique Rhône Valley-inspired blends using fruit from high quality vineyards across the Central Coast. This 2004 release is a blend of 84% Grenache, 8% Mourvèdre, 7% Syrah and 1% Viognier sourced mostly from the estate-owned 11 Confessions Vineyard. It is incredibly richly fruited with layers of cassis, black raspberry and cherry, but offers delicious savoury counterpoints of dark chocolate, wood smoke, star anise and graphite.