SINE QUA NON

2023 Distenta V Syrah | Ventura, California 750ml

85.8% Syrah, 5.5% Grenache, 3.7% Petite Sirah 3.3% Mourvedre 1.7% Whites

Fantastic color - super dark but shining like the full moon in a clear night sky. Great nose that is rather expressive and inviting and full of sexy, bright, but rather typical Syrah components of dark red fruits, black pepper and tar. The mouth is outstanding and extremely lush and juicy and playful and coaxing you to drink more. Alcohol, which is surely high, is not noticed AT ALL. Neither is the NEW oak. Even E said...'don't you change anything at all...this is gorgeous.' I agree.
Like a La Landonne for the wealthy. I am so happy. | Manfred Krankl for Sine Qua Non

...it displays a deep purple hue and offers dark blackberries, cracked pepper, violets, flowers, and leather. This is a darker, focused, peppery, full-bodied style that's beautifully balanced with the fresher, focused character of the vintage. | 96-98 points, Jeb Dunnuck for jebdunnuck.com