| Klassifiziering | Cru Classe |
| Typ | Rotwein |
| Marke | Sine Qua Non |
| Jahrgang | 2008 |
| Land | Vereinigte Staaten |
| Region | Californien |
| Appellation | Napa Valley |
| Rebsorte | Grenache |
| Alcohol % | 15.8% |
| Inhalt | 0,75 |
| Preis pro Liter | 1.109,08 € |
| Zustand | Aus Original Holz Kiste |
| Label | Perfekt |
| Vorrat | 0 |
Sine Qua Non’s 2008 Grenache Estate The Duel boasts extraordinary richness, power and sheer depth. Tobacco, leather, mint and spices are woven together in this large-scaled Grenache. There is plenty of intensity here, but the 2008 has just a touch less aromatic definition than the very finest wines at Sine Qua Non. I imagine some of that may be the result of extended aging in oak. The 2008 is 82% Grenache, 14% Syrah, 2% Viognier and 1% Roussanne, all from the Eleven Confessions Vineyard in Santa Rita Hills. A portion of the Grenache was fermented using whole clusters.
Remarkably elegant and understated, offering generous, supple plum, blueberry, pepper and spice. Deceptively sleek and subdued, unfolding slowly and gracefully.