Sine Qua Non, Ode to E, Grenache 2004 Burgundy Rouge 5% MerlotWinemaking: Each lot was

5% MerlotWinemaking: Each lot was punched Cap fermented and barrel aged for 36 months inselected French Oak barrels and then blended just a few weeks beforebottling

gently ripe bouquet

in 2014 and 2015 I had made a few tests with whole-clusters so it wasn’t a shock

Tiny quantities of Petit Verdot and Merlot are also added

it is hard to surpass the four cuvees from the estate vineyards of David Abreu

Sine Qua Non, Ode to E, Grenache 2004 Burgundy Rouge 5% MerlotWinemaking: Each lot was100 points Wine Advocate Leading off with the Grenache driven efforts, and easily the greatest expression of the variety Ive ever tasted from California, the 2004 Ode to E (Grenache) is mind blowing stuff that will stand toe to toe with the greatest Grenache based wines ever made. Coming from Manfreds Eleven Confessions Vineyard and comprised of 88% Grenache, 10% Syrah and 2% Viognier, it sports a still vibrant purple color to go with off the hook