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The April 2020 Auction: Part 3

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Auction Ends: 4/16/2020 6:00:00 PM PDT

Lot #773. Sine Qua Non Grenache The Duel 2008

Description: Consists of 1 Bottle, 0.75L
Score: 97 WA.
"Sine Qua Non’s 2008 Grenache Estate The Duel boasts extraordinary richness, power and sheer depth. Tobacco, leather, mint and spices are woven together in this large-scaled Grenache. There is plenty of intensity here, but the 2008 has just a touch less aromatic definition than the very finest wines at Sine Qua Non. I imagine some of that may be the result of extended aging in oak. The 2008 is 82% Grenache, 14% Syrah, 2% Viognier and 1% Roussanne, all from the Eleven Confessions Vineyard in Santa Rita Hills. A portion of the Grenache was fermented using whole clusters." Wine Advocate #202, Aug 2012
Provenance: The Empalizada Cellar
Lot Location: Orange County
Estimate: $300

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