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97 points Jeb Dunnuck

 Very classy and suave, with a personality that grows on you, the 2008 Sine Qua Non Syrah B 20 is 92% Syrah, 6% Grenache, and 2% Viognier that was aged in 60% French oak for 26 months. Sporting a deep, opaque purple color, it slowly unwinds in the glass to shows layered, decadent aromas of blackberry, cassis style fruits that are intermixed with notions of underbrush, smoked meat, and chocolate. The purity, as well as the depth and focus are the defining traits here, and on the palate, the wine is on the lighter side of full-bodied and possesses a phenomenal texture that coats every part of the mouth, yet never seems heavy or cumbersome. Seamless, very pure, and perfectly balanced, this beauty is bliss now, but given the balance and overall harmony, should continue to shine for upwards of 12-15 years. Brilliant stuff and it excels more for its seamlessness and elegance more than sheer power. This didn't show at its best until the second day, so if drinking anytime soon, decant.  (12/2011)

 

VM 95 (8/2011): The 2008 Syrah B-20 is a cool, inward wine graced with layers of beautifully delineated, chiseled fruit. This is a distinctly mineral, precise style relative to the more outgoing 2009, but both are striking. Floral notes add lift as the finish turns explosive with a burst of dark fruit, tar, licorice and crushed rocks. This is one of the more understated wines readers are likely to come across from Sine Qua Non. It is gorgeous when given the time to open up. The B-20 is predominantly Syrah, with 6% Grenache and 2% Viognier. About half of the Grenache was fermented with whole clusters and the wine was aged in French oak (60% new) for 26 months. The vineyard sources are 52% Eleven Confessions, 18% Cumulus, 18% Bien Nacido and 12% White Hawk. Anticipated maturity: 2013-2023. Antonio Galloni.

 

TASTING NOTES FROM CELLAR TRACKER (most recent 4):

Community Tasting Notes (194) Avg Score: 94.4 points

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  2/12/2022 - Jzboxtas Likes this wine: 94 Points

  Phenomenal. My first of two bottles, jam on the nose and palette. Finish goes on and on. Loved

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  1/28/2022 - warrenpeace wrote: 98 Points

  Wow ! Full throttle fruit indeed but, as is the SQN trademark, pushed to the limit of ripeness but still great balance. Numerous years at peak for this one.

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  1/1/2022 - kzakarin wrote: 97 Points

  Holy shit! Opened but not decanted for 2 hours. Dark red fruits, full-bodied no-kidding Cal syrah with 15%+ alcohol. and moderate acid. No burn, but the alcohol is all there. Over a minute finish, likely even longer. Astounding.

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  10/9/2021 - Vino Me wrote: 96 Points

  Opened by AllRed. Double decanted 8 hours before our bbq dinner at the Farm in Bloomingdale, Michigan. Smoother and more advanced than the 2012 SQN Touché that we also opened. Still youthful though and I don't think there is a rush to drink this. Deep purple color. Full bodied. Notes of black cherries, smoked red fruit and leather. Integrated finish. 96 points.

 

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