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Sine Qua Non Capo dei Putti Syrah 2014
98 points - limited Limited new Syrah from cult producer Sine Qua Non. 96+ Points Robert Parker: "The 2014 Syrah Capo dei Putti saw an amazing 38 months in fully 94% new oak, and it was showing superbly when I tasted it, unfurling in the glass with brooding aromas of blackberry preserve, cherries, bay leaf and a remarkably integrated framing of smoky new oak. On the palate, the wine is full-bodied, hyper-concentrated and deep, with an incredibly dense core of fruit that's definitely ripe but avoids overt sucrosity—and is complemented by an impressive degree of savory nuance. It's a blocky, dense Syrah that will merit some time in bottle, but it is sure to make a considerable impact whenever it's opened." "There are few greater success stories in wine than that of Sine Qua Non’s Manfred Krankl. Austrian-born and showing up penniless in Los Angeles in 1980, he went on to create one of the greatest wine estates in the world today by sheer talent and work ethic."
Ratings on Delectable
"Odedi" 
Inky in color with a short purple rim. Not showing age at all. Fruity nose, but not very pronounced. Dry and very fruity on the palate with nice complexity. Showing blackberries, black currants, plums, cooked cherries, oak, spices, dark chocolates, light vanilla, coffee, black pepper, earth, tobacco leaf and herbs. Long finish with fine grained tannins and tangy raspberries. This 10 year old Syrah is starting to drink nicely now, although still very young. Rich, extracted and definitely in your face kind of wine. Needs a few hours to open up. I gave it 2 hours in the decanter, but it was not enough, and unfortunately it finished too quickly. Will continue to age nicely in the next 15 years. Big, bold and beautiful. Robert Parker 96 points. A blend of 90% Syrah, 3% Petite Sirah, 5% Viognier and 2% Grenache. Aged for 38 months in new French oak barrels. 16.2% alcohol by volume. 92 points. $325.
Inky in color with a short purple rim. Not showing age at all. Fruity nose, but not very pronounced. Dry and very fruity on the palate with nice complexity. Showing blackberries, black currants, plums, cooked cherries, oak, spices, dark chocolates, light vanilla, coffee, black pepper, earth, tobacco leaf and herbs. Long finish with fine grained tannins and tangy raspberries. This 10 year old Syrah is starting to drink nicely now, although still very young. Rich, extracted and definitely in your face kind of wine. Needs a few hours to open up. I gave it 2 hours in the decanter, but it was not enough, and unfortunately it finished too quickly. Will continue to age nicely in the next 15 years. Big, bold and beautiful. Robert Parker 96 points. A blend of 90% Syrah, 3% Petite Sirah, 5% Viognier and 2% Grenache. Aged for 38 months in new French oak barrels. 16.2% alcohol by volume. 92 points. $325.
9.2
Norman Gennaro
Beautiful. Had over two days and the air only helped.
Beautiful. Had over two days and the air only helped.
9.5
Joseph Barsky
2014 Vintage. Best after open for two hours. 44th anniversary Syrah enjoyed in Carmel/Monterey. Happy New Year all.
2014 Vintage. Best after open for two hours. 44th anniversary Syrah enjoyed in Carmel/Monterey. Happy New Year all.
10Joseph Barsky
2014 Vintage. Consistent with prior note. Amazing wine for our 42nd Anniversary!
2014 Vintage. Consistent with prior note. Amazing wine for our 42nd Anniversary!
10Joseph Barsky
2014 Vintage. 16.2% Alcohol. Amazing juice.
2014 Vintage. 16.2% Alcohol. Amazing juice.
10
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