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Lot #649. Sine Qua Non Syrah Just for the Love of It 2002

Description: Consists of 5 Bottles, 0.75L
Score: 100 RP.
"A dead-ringer (at least aromatically) for Guigal’s single vineyard Côte-Rôtie La Mouline, the 2002 Just For The Love of It is the greatest California Syrah I have yet tasted. A . . . blend of 96% Syrah, 2% Grenache, and 2% Viognier, it is nearly equal parts Alban, Bien Nacido, and Stolpman fruit with a small amount from both Shadow Canyon and White Hawk. It boasts a provocative perfume of creme de cassis, toast, blackberries, licorice, barbecue spice, and exotic floral scents. Extremely full-bodied, with fabulous intensity, great purity, awesome length, and a finish that lasts over a minute, this classic is a must purchase." Wine Advocate #154, Aug 2004
Provenance: The Tower Cellar
Notes: 5 x 2.5cm, 3 nicked, 4 very lightly scuffed, 1 scuffed labels.
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Lot Location: Orange County
Estimate: $3,500

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