2011 Sine Qua Non Grenache Dark Blossom 96-98pt(Jeb Dunnuck) バレルサンプルからの試飲だが、驚くほどのストラクチャーがあり、奥深く、甘みを伴うタンニン、見事な余韻。12-15年の熟成ポテンシャルを持つ。
International Wine Seller 2011 Sine Qua Non Grenache Dark Blossom 93-95 points ラズベリー、ドライチェリー、スモーキーなミネラル、ポプリを想起させる芳ばしい香りが広がり、濃く、柔らかく、甘く、スパイシーな黒色果実のベリー、ビターチョコレート、ハーブ、甘草、スミレの砂糖漬けのフレーバーを感じられる。驚くほどリッチで、ミネラルやスパイス感が豊か。エネルギーにあふれている。余韻が非常に長く、タンニンがしっかりとし花系のニュアンスが現れる。
Wine Advocate #208 (2013-08-29)
レビュアー:Jeb Dunnuck
飲み頃:2016-2026
Moving to the Grenaches, the 2011 Grenache Dark Blossom, which was tasted out of barrel, possesses gorgeous dark berry fruit, licorice, chocolate and exotic floral qualities on the nose. A blend of 75% Grenache, 12.5% Syrah, 11.5% Mourvedre and a splash of Roussanne (aged 22 months mostly in neutral oak), this full-bodied, incredibly textured barrel sample has fantastic mid-palate depth, sweet tannin and a blockbuster finish. Scheduled to be released next April, it should be reasonably approachable on releases, yet have 12-15 years or more of longevity. Drink 2016-2026. About as good as it gets across the board, these singular, incredible wines are the result of an obsessive attention to detail at all stages of the wine making process. There is no secret or hidden magic going on here. The incredibly talented and down-to-earth Manfred Krankl simply walks the walk as opposed to only talking about attention to detail or offering up the standard, wine is made in the vineyard comments. Looking at the vintages focused on here, 2009 has produced a decadent, voluptuous style that offers up thrilling levels of fruit as well as an approachable, heady richness that-s hard to resist. While they possess ample depth and structure, I would drink these before either the 2010s or 2011s. The 2010s here are stunning and have everything; gorgeous fruit, awesome concentration and incredible purity. While the most age-worthy of the recent vintages, they're a spectacular drink even today. The 2011s, which were all tasted out of barrel, have additional freshness and focus over the 2010s. They have solid concentration and overall balanced profiles that should allow them to cruise in the cellar.
2011 Sine Qua Non Syrah Dark Blossom 96-98pt(Jeb Dunnuck) 非常にエレガント、複雑でスムーズなシラー。アロマの層が幾重もあり、フルボディでリッチ、クリーンで酸味が綺麗に溶け込み、フレッシュさも感じられる。素晴らしいワインであり、20年の熟成ポテンシャルを持つ。
International Wine Seller 2011 Sine Qua Non Syrah Dark Blossom 94-95 points 深い紫色。圧倒的なカシス、ボイセンベリー、プラム、スミレの香りが広がり、口中では柔らかく黒や青色系の果実、バニラのニュアンスが感じられ、活き活きとした酸味がワインを支える。余韻が非常に長く、力強く、ボイセンベリーやブラックベリーのリキュールのアロマが感じられる。新樽率50%だが、樽の風味は力強い果実味の裏に上手く隠れている。
Wine Advocate #208 (2013-08-29)
レビュアー:Jeb Dunnuck
飲み頃:2016-2031
Looking at Manfred's Syrahs, the 2011 Syrah Dark Blossom is a blend of 84% Syrah, 8% Grenache, 4% Petite Sirah and 4% Roussanne that-s scheduled to be bottled later this year or early in 2014. Aging in 50% new French oak, it's an elegant, seamless Syrah that boasts complex, layered aromatics, full-bodied richness and clean integrated acidity that keeps everything fresh and lively. It's superb and will have two decades of longevity. Drink 2016-2031. About as good as it gets across the board, these singular, incredible wines are the result of an obsessive attention to detail at all stages of the wine making process. There is no secret or hidden magic going on here. The incredibly talented and down-to-earth Manfred Krankl simply walks the walk as opposed to only talking about attention to detail or offering up the standard, wine is made in the vineyard comments. Looking at the vintages focused on here, 2009 has produced a decadent, voluptuous style that offers up thrilling levels of fruit as well as an approachable, heady richness that-s hard to resist. While they possess ample depth and structure, I would drink these before either the 2010s or 2011s. The 2010s here are stunning and have everything; gorgeous fruit, awesome concentration and incredible purity. While the most age-worthy of the recent vintages, they're a spectacular drink even today. The 2011s, which were all tasted out of barrel, have additional freshness and focus over the 2010s. They have solid concentration and overall balanced profiles that should allow them to cruise in the cellar.
[各誌評価] Wine Advocate 2011 Sine Qua Non The Moment 95pt(Jeb Dunnuck) 素晴らしいワイン。柑橘類の花のエッセンシャルオイル、マーマレード、スパイスのかかったアプリコット、マジパンの香り。口中ではフルボディでリッチ、奥深く、フレッシュでバランスの良い味わい。10-15年の熟成のポテンシャルを持つ。
International Wine Seller 2011 Sine Qua Non The Moment California 93 points 明るいゴールド。熟した洋なし、クレームブリュレ、ジンジャーシロップなどの圧倒的な香り、アニスやスモーキーな酵母のニュアンスも。グラスの中で、柑橘類のコンポートやドライフィグなどのフレーバーが次々に現れる。洋梨やスモーキーなニュアンスを感じながら、スムーズに口中を流れ、長い余韻につながる。
Wine Advocate #208 (2013-08-29)
レビュアー:Jeb Dunnuck
飲み頃:2013-2017
Starting off the tasting and a prodigious, unctuous white, the 2011 The Moment checks in as a blend of 57% Roussanne, 19% Petit Manseng, 17% Chardonnay and 7% Viognier that spent 16 months in a combination of concrete, new and used barrels, and stainless steel. Offering up notions of marzipan, citrus oil flowers, marmalade and spiced apricots, it flows onto the palate with full-bodied richness and depth that-s balanced by beautiful underlying freshness and clarity. While I would lean towards drinking bottles over the coming 2-3 years, these can absolutely age, and have upwards of 10-15+ years of longevity. Drink now-2017+. About as good as it gets across the board, these singular, incredible wines are the result of an obsessive attention to detail at all stages of the wine making process. There is no secret or hidden magic going on here. The incredibly talented and down-to-earth Manfred Krankl simply walks the walk as opposed to only talking about attention to detail or offering up the standard, wine is made in the vineyard comments. Looking at the vintages focused on here, 2009 has produced a decadent, voluptuous style that offers up thrilling levels of fruit as well as an approachable, heady richness that-s hard to resist. While they possess ample depth and structure, I would drink these before either the 2010s or 2011s. The 2010s here are stunning and have everything; gorgeous fruit, awesome concentration and incredible purity. While the most age-worthy of the recent vintages, they're a spectacular drink even today. The 2011s, which were all tasted out of barrel, have additional freshness and focus over the 2010s. They have solid concentration and overall balanced profiles that should allow them to cruise in the cellar.