2015 Sine Qua Non ‘Eleven Confessions’ Box Set 6pk wood box – 3 btls “M” Grenache, 3 btls “E” Syrah

2015 ‘E’ Grenache – The 2015 Grenache E, from Elaine and Manfred KranklÕs Eleven Confessions Vineyard, is stunningly beautiful. Remarkably light on its feet for such a sumptuous wine, the 2015 has so much to offer. Beautifully expressive aromatics make a strong opening impression. Dark red and purplish berry fruit, mint, sweet spice and licorice develop with air, but it is the wineÕs overall feel that stands out most. At times, the E is quite powerful, while in other moments it is much more delicate. That contrast makes for an utterly captivating wine. 100 Galloni 2015 ‘M’ Syrah The 2015 Syrah M will thrill Sine Qua Non lovers. Rich and sumptuous in the glass, with tremendous aromatic nuance from the whole clusters, the 2015 possesses mind-blowing intensity, yet also remains light on its feet. What impresses me most is how much energy and vivacity the 2015 shows given the tiny yields that year. At the risk of sounding like a broken record, this is yet another stunning wine from Sine Qua Non.

98 Antonio Galloni