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Fingers Crossed Grenache
California, USA
Initial release by Manfred Krankl's(SQN) son.
2.5 hour decant (little cloudy sediment). A majestic medium crimson red color. On the nose: cherry candy, vanilla, spice, slight funk, black raspberry. Taste: juicy, rich, deep medium plus body wine with black raspberry, licorice, vanilla, dirt, baking spice and a strawberry espresso long dry finish with a little tannic kick. Will wait a little on the next bottle, and congrats to Nikolas for a nice start.
Initial release by Manfred Krankl's(SQN) son.
2.5 hour decant (little cloudy sediment). A majestic medium crimson red color. On the nose: cherry candy, vanilla, spice, slight funk, black raspberry. Taste: juicy, rich, deep medium plus body wine with black raspberry, licorice, vanilla, dirt, baking spice and a strawberry espresso long dry finish with a little tannic kick. Will wait a little on the next bottle, and congrats to Nikolas for a nice start.
Erik had this 6 years ago
Erik had this 6 years ago
1 person found it helpfulNov 4th, 2020
blackberry, blackcurrant, raw meat, bramble, funk, boot leather, big, full and plush, med tannin, long finish. Pretty far stylistically from what I usually drink, but this was impressive
blackberry, blackcurrant, raw meat, bramble, funk, boot leather, big, full and plush, med tannin, long finish. Pretty far stylistically from what I usually drink, but this was impressive
1 person found it helpfulJun 3rd, 2020
Jeb 97-99 Parker/Lisa 93-95
It definitely has Krankl’s roots in it,
Thanks to @Stanley Barrios for leading me in the right direction 👍🏼
Stats,
The 2017 Grenache Fingers Crossed is composed of 79% Grenache, 10% Mourvedre and 11% Syrah coming from Sine Qua Non’s Third Twin vineyard and Bien Nacido vineyard, employing 50% whole cluster. Due to be aged for 21 months in French oak, 35% new, it is to be bottled at the beginning of July. Medium to deep garnet-purple colored
Jeb 97-99 Parker/Lisa 93-95
It definitely has Krankl’s roots in it,
Thanks to @Stanley Barrios for leading me in the right direction 👍🏼
Stats,
The 2017 Grenache Fingers Crossed is composed of 79% Grenache, 10% Mourvedre and 11% Syrah coming from Sine Qua Non’s Third Twin vineyard and Bien Nacido vineyard, employing 50% whole cluster. Due to be aged for 21 months in French oak, 35% new, it is to be bottled at the beginning of July. Medium to deep garnet-purple colored
+2 hour decant. A captivating medium dark magenta color. On the nose: An alluring fragrant nose pulls you in with sweet ripe cherries, tobacco, chocolate, slight funky earth, floral. Taste: velvety, energetic wine with ripe cherries, dried herbs, pepper, licorice, tobacco, and a long raspberry earthy finish. YUM!
+2 hour decant. A captivating medium dark magenta color. On the nose: An alluring fragrant nose pulls you in with sweet ripe cherries, tobacco, chocolate, slight funky earth, floral. Taste: velvety, energetic wine with ripe cherries, dried herbs, pepper, licorice, tobacco, and a long raspberry earthy finish. YUM!
Jun 7th, 2025
Drinking really well for its age with a lengthy decant. Dark cherry, chocolate, spice, smoke, dried herbs. Good acid to keep rich flavors in balance. Fantastic
Drinking really well for its age with a lengthy decant. Dark cherry, chocolate, spice, smoke, dried herbs. Good acid to keep rich flavors in balance. Fantastic
Apr 8th, 2023
A bright beautiful crimson ruby red in color. Nose - candied cherry, vanilla and a barnyard funk are the initial aroma scents followed by cedar, spice and florals . Taste red-black fruits, vanilla and cedar hit the palate with a mild tannic kick and notes of chocolate strawberry espresso and a long dry finish. We’ll give the next bottle a little more time to see how all its flavors come together. A big wine for sure and fun to try for the first time.
A bright beautiful crimson ruby red in color. Nose - candied cherry, vanilla and a barnyard funk are the initial aroma scents followed by cedar, spice and florals . Taste red-black fruits, vanilla and cedar hit the palate with a mild tannic kick and notes of chocolate strawberry espresso and a long dry finish. We’ll give the next bottle a little more time to see how all its flavors come together. A big wine for sure and fun to try for the first time.
Feb 20th, 2022
