2012 sine qua non, eleven confessions collectors case, sta. rita hills
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Why We're Buying
Eleven Confessions comes entirely from a single vineyard in Santa Rita Hills. The blend contains 82 grenache, along with syrah, petite sirah, and viognier to round out the profile. Aged in French oak barrels for more than three years, this juicy red wine is worth the wait.
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Vinous
Touché: A quintessential Sine Qua Non wine, the 2012 Syrah Touché is off the charts. Rich, seamless and voluptuous, the 2012 exudes concentration and flamboyance. Red cherry jam, plum, spice, licorice, pomegranate and new leather flesh out in an effortless, radiant wine bursting at the seams with personality. The 2012 is 93 Syrah, 5 Petite Sirah and 2 Viognier, done with 36 whole clusters, all from Eleven Confessions.
Robert Parker's Wine Advocate
Rattrapante: A perfect wine any way you look at it, the 2012 Grenache Rattrapante comes all from the Eleven Confessions Vineyard in the Sta. Rita Hills and spent 33 months in 27 new French oak. My notes start - and end - with “Wow.” Giving up tons of black raspberries, peppery herbs, licorice, dried flowers and cured meats, it’s a massively concentrated, rich and layered Grenache that somehow manages to stay graceful, lively and fresh on the palate. There are roughly 800 cases of this elixir and any Grenache lover should do their best to latch onto a bottle (or two). It’s also worth noting that this cuvee saw 26 whole clusters, which is a small change from past vintages.