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Sine Qua Non
Distenta II Syrah 2020
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Distenta II Syrah 2020
Vintage :
2020
Country :
USA
Region :
California
Subregion :
Type :
Red
Style :
Deep Full Bodied
Format :
75cl
Alcohol :
14,5°
Grappes :
83% Syrah, 8% Grenache, 4% Mourvèdre, 3% Petite Syrah
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Score
Vintage
JD
Jeb Dunnuck
99
2020
RP
Robert Parker
98
2020
VN
Vinous (Antonio Galloni)
98
2020
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Jeb Dunnuck (JD) :
99 Points
(2020)
Tons of red, blue, and black fruits as well as peppery herbs and liquid violet-like nuances emerge from the 2020 Syrah Distenta II, a full-bodied, concentrated, remarkably balanced barrel sample that's based on 83% Syrah, 7.5% Grenache, and the rest Mourvèdre, Petite Sirah, Muscat, and Petit Manseng. I love its mid-palate, it has ripe, sweet tannins, and a gorgeous finish. It's unquestionably a brilliant wine in the making.Barrel Sample: 97-99
Robert Parker (RP) :
98 Points
(2020)
The 2020 Syrah Distenta II, bottled in late July of 2022, is beginning to tighten ever-so-slightly since I last tasted it in early 2023, although its merits as an archetypal Syrah are still on display. It incorporates fruit from all four estate vineyards: The Third Twin (43%), Eleven Confessions (33%), Cumulus (21%), and Molly Aïda (3%). It's blended with 7.5% Grenache, 3.9% Mourvèdre, 3.4% Petite Sirah, 1.5% Muscat and 0.8% Petit Manseng, was vinified using 16% whole clusters and matured for around 23 months in 66% new French oak barrels. It has a deep ruby color and heart-stopping aromas of blackcurrants, violets, bitter chocolate and coffee grounds, which blossom over time to tones of prosciutto and mint. The full-bodied palate is concentrated yet nuanced with a harmonious balance of powdery tannins and refreshing acidity, and it wears its alcohol expertly. It has a long finish that hints at more savory character to come, but it will require plenty of time in the bottle. Rating: 98+
Vinous (Antonio Galloni) (VN) :
98 Points
(2020)
The 2020 Syrah Distenta II has turned out beautifully. Rich and ample, with tremendous depth, the 2020 dazzles from start to finish. Black cherry, plum, licorice, incense and mocha all meld together effortlessly. The 16% whole clusters are present, but nearly buried by the sheer richness of the fruit. Dollops of Muscat and Petit Manseng (instead of Roussanne) add an exotic flair. It's a stunning 2020. I tasted it from tank, fully assembled, just prior to bottling. (AG) (6/2022)
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Eleven Confessions Grenache 2018
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RP
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VN
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Distenta II Grenache 2020
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