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This Is Not An Exit Estate Syrah 2009

Jan A
9.9

Sine Qua Non extended barrel age tasting.

Together with the Stockholm syndrome this was my WOTN.

All wines performed beautifully. It showed a consistent style throughout the line up with only nuanced differences.

The EBA cuvee's get an extended time in barrel. Typically 12 months extra if I'm correct. We selected bottles that had a bit of age / cellar time from our collections since these need time to show their full development potential.

Massively structured and a plethora of spices can be found in all cuvee's. High alcohol but all well integrated and balanced. Worth seeking out if you like the style.
— 18 days ago

Tom, Tom and 9 others liked this

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Dangerous Birds Sta. Rita Hills Syrah 2007

Jan A
9.7

Sine Qua Non extended barrel age tasting — 18 days ago

Tom, Freek and 10 others liked this

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Ode to E Assortment Syrah Grenache Blend 2004

This is one of the sexiest thing you can ever taste in your glass.
So fresh and young. The alcohol and the concentration are super integrated, making it so drinkable and extremely pleasant. Would love@to try this in 20+ year from now.
— 7 months ago

Serge, John and 9 others liked this

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Trouver l'Arène Syrah 2015

Oh my god... This was fantastic!!! On the nose it is thick and heady. Darkest red wine I might have ever had. Rich looking in the glass. You taste it multiple times. In comes in waves. Spices mixed so well with fleshy fruit and it lingers and resonates. Smokey and sooo deep. An utterly spectacular wine. — 17 days ago

Bob, Jeroen and 14 others liked this

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Patine Syrah 2011

Jan A
9.7

Sine Qua Non extended barrel age tasting — 18 days ago

Tom, Scott@Mister and 10 others liked this

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Rattrapante Eleven Confessions Estate Grenache

2012. Last bottle fireworks for Independence holiday in Gualala, CA. View matched the wine. Also a Non-vintage Rubis Rose champagne from Vilmart & Cie! Yum! Thankfully a quiet celbration as our Standard Poodle Hendrix is noise sensitive. — 5 months ago

Byron, Shay and 3 others liked this

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Stockholm Syndrome Syrah 2010

Jan A
9.8

Sine Qua Non extended barrel age tasting — 18 days ago

Tom, Bob and 9 others liked this

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Touché Eleven Confessions Vineyard Estate Syrah 2012

Jan A
9.7

Sine Qua Non extended barrel age tasting — 18 days ago

Tom, Scott@Mister and 9 others liked this

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Poker Face Syrah 2004

This bottle showed unbelievably youthful and vigorous… — 5 months ago

Thijs, Jan and 4 others liked this
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Wow very nice pull.

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Le Chemin Vers L'Heresie Grenache 2015

J/h. Decanted 4 hrs. Still too young — a year ago