Sine Qua Non Into the Dark Grenache 2004 is a large-format Central Coast Grenache from Manfred Krankl. Cult Wine’s product page identifies the magnum as a 2004 1.5L bottling rated RP99, built primarily on Grenache with small Mourvedre, Syrah and Viognier components and sourced mostly from Eleven Confessions with smaller Alban and Alta Mesa portions.
Tasting Profile
- Nose: Robert Parker descriptors cited on the merchant page include black currants, black cherries, chocolate, spice box, sweet kirsch, licorice and ground pepper.
- Palate: Full-bodied and voluptuous, with serious richness balanced by structure and purity according to the cited Parker note.
- Finish: The cited review highlights blockbuster length and graceful evolution for mature bottles.
Best For
Collectors of mature California Grenache in magnum and buyers seeking a flagship early Eleven Confessions-era SQN release.
Product Details
Producer: Sine Qua Non
Origin: Central Coast, California, USA
Wine: Into the Dark Grenache
Format: 1.5L magnum in original wood case - OWC from row
Blend: 84% Grenache, 8% Mourvedre, 7% Syrah, 1% Viognier
Vineyard sources: Mostly Eleven Confessions, plus Alban and Alta Mesa per merchant review page
Score source: RP99 on merchant page
Volume: 1.5L
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