Dangerous Birds Syrah 2007 Sine Qua Non

Dangerous Birds Syrah slightly damagd label 2007 <a href='/wine/united-states/napa-valley/sine-qua-non/'>Sine Qua Non</a>

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Volume 0,75l
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Classification Cru Classe
Type Red
Brand Sine Qua Non
Vintage 2007
Country United States
Region Napa Valley
Grape Syrah/Shiraz
Volume 0,75
Condition From Original Wooden Case
Label Perfect
Drinkable -2025
Stock 0
Condition From Original Wooden Case
Label Slightly damaged

Professional reviews

Robert Parker (98)

The 2007 Syrah Dangerous Birds, from Eleven Confessions, includes 4.5% Grenache and 2.5% Viognier, all fully destemmed. It is a seamless, show stopper of the highest level. The fruit is decidedly opulent in the 2007, while the high percentage of new oak barrels (84%) contributes to the wine’s shape and volume. An impeccable, eternal finish rounds things out in style. Anticipated maturity: 2012-2022.

This is a breathtaking set of wines from Sine Qua Non and Manfred Krankl. It’s hard to say precisely to what degree a greater reliance on estate owned vineyards, generally cooler growing seasons over the last few years and a reduction in new oak are shaping these wines, but the bottom line is that Krankl is coaxing fruit of incomparable elegance from the sites he works with. The silkiness and polish of the tannins is breathtaking. I also had a chance to see numerous estate vineyards during my visit with Krankl and Cellar Master Jim Binns including the Cumulus vineyard that informs Krankl’s newest project, Next of Kyn, which is reviewed separately. That said, there are fewer more perfect matches than Grenache and Syrah as farmed by Krankl in the Eleven Confessions vineyard, which is located in the Santa Rita Hills, one of the cooler spots in California’s Central Coast. The wines that emerge from this site are often profound. The sheer drive for perfection and attention to detail at Sine Qua Non is something I have rarely witnessed anywhere else in the world.

Winespectator (95)

Starts out sleek and elegant, with a subtle mix of charcoal, smoke, dried berry, mocha, coconut and pomegranate flavors that are at times explosive yet restrained, leading to a long, rather amazing finish.

BOW (8.75)


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