Female 2013 Sine Qua Non

Professional reviews

Robert Parker (98)

Showing similar to a previous bottle tasted in Colorado, the 2013 Grenache Female (78% Grenache, 19% Syrah and 3% Mourvedre) is more high toned and pretty than the 2014, with perfumed notes of black raspberries, licorice, herbes de Provence and violets. Similar on the palate to the 2014, yet perhaps with a touch more tannin, give this beauty a few years and drink it through 2033.

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Owen Bargreen (97)

The 2013 Sin Qua Non ‘Female’ Grenache is sinfully good following a little time in the bottle. The wine has 19% Syrah blended in with just a touch of Mourvedre, as the ‘Female’ was largely sourced from their Eleven Confessions estate vineyard, located in Sta. Rita Hills AVA. On the nose there is wonderful underbrush undertones that collide with chocolate covered raspberry and shades of pomegranate puree that all continue to impress in the glass. The palate is silky smooth, delivering a soft and satisfying mouthfeel. Red raspberry cordial, lavender, red cherry pie and exotic spices all build momentum on the palate. A delight to savor in its youth, this beautiful wine will cellar well for decades.