Sine Qua Non The 17th Nail in My Cranium 2005 is an Eleven Confessions Vineyard Syrah bottling from the Central Coast. Sokolin’s summary quotes Robert Parker, Wine Spectator and Vinous notes, while Wine-Searcher confirms the 2005 Syrah release at 16.1% ABV and sourced from the Eleven Confessions Vineyard.
Tasting Profile
- Nose: Published notes reference spring flowers, creme de cassis, blackberries, charcoal, graphite, black pepper, smoked meat and potpourri.
- Palate: Dense, layered and pure, with sweet dark-fruit depth and no heaviness in the cited Parker and Vinous notes.
- Finish: Endless, palate-saturating finish with spice, smoke and polished concentration in the published reviews.
Best For
Collectors of high-scoring California Syrah and buyers focused on mature Eleven Confessions-era Sine Qua Non.
Product Details
Producer: Sine Qua Non
Vineyard: Eleven Confessions Vineyard
Origin: Sta. Rita Hills / Central Coast, California, USA
Wine: The 17th Nail in My Cranium
Vintage: 2005
Blend: 96.5% Syrah, 3.5% Viognier
Elevage: 38 months prior to bottling
Production: 398 cases made - Wine Spectator citation on Sokolin summary
Volume: 750ml
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