2011 sine qua non, dark blossom assortment case, california
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Why We're Buying
The name "Sine Qua Non" translates to "absolutely indispensable" in Latin. Get hold of Dark Blossom, and it's easy to see why. The rich, mysterious, and powerful medley has made Sine Qua Non one of the most highly touted wine producers in the world.
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Jeb Dunnuck
The 2011 Grenache Dark Blossom is probably the best Grenache-based blend in the vintage. A blend of 75 Grenache, 12.5 Syrah, 11.5 Mourvedre and a splash of Roussanne (fermented with 11 whole clusters), it has a perfumed, complex style, with notions of black raspberry, cassis, dried flowers, white pepper and licorice giving way to a full-bodied, layered and seamless mouthfeel. There’s no shortage of fruit here, and while it’s hard to resist now, it has enough tannin to warrant short-term cellaring. It should knock it out of the park through 2029.
Vinous
The 2011 Grenache Dark Blossom emerges from the glass with darker tonalities of fruit and firmer tannin compared to the 2012. Vivid, complex and nuanced, the 2011 is flat-out stunning today. Grilled herbs, smoke, sage, mint and black cherries linger on the explosive, structured finish.