Sine Qua Non Eleven Confessions Vineyard Syrah, Sta Rita Hills, USA 2021 Washington Red The Dardi di Bussia sub-area

The Dardi di Bussia sub-area is historically considered one of the great Barolo crus

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The 2022 Chassagne-Montrachet La Maltroye 1er Cru is a step up from the 2021 last year with captivating energy and mineralité

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Sine Qua Non Eleven Confessions Vineyard Syrah, Sta Rita Hills, USA 2021 Washington Red The Dardi di Bussia sub-areaGreat, SUPER dark, but brilliant color. There is a very deep nose of graphite, tree sap, stewed ripe red cherries, wet stone, myrrh and exotic flower petals. It is a lively nose, but not obscene. The palate is super lush and velvety and rather pleasantly giving. There is a delightful, almost playful, vivaciousness here and an alluring, satiny feel. It is very friendly and pleasing, unpretentious and its elegance sneaks up on you. The wine is tightly