Sine Qua Non Eleven Confessions Vineyard Grenache, Sta Rita Hills, USA 2021 Trousseau impressed by the wine’s good

impressed by the wine’s good behavior

this vineyard is owned by the Phillips family who farm sustainably without the use of synthetic chemicals or herbicides

It’s very pretty and ripe now

vanilla and coconut

they’ve established themselves as a benchmark among sommeliers

Sine Qua Non Eleven Confessions Vineyard Grenache, Sta Rita Hills, USA 2021 Trousseau impressed by the wine’s goodThe color is impressively dark too. Not as black as the Syrah, but fairly remarkable for a Grenache. There is a bright nose that is faintly spicy with red peppercorn, orange peel and even some chamomile tea. In the mouth the wine is VERY soft and supple. There is a certain lifted density and flavors of pure red berry potpourri. It feels very pure and unblemished, like fresh fallen snow that hasn't had someone trample through it yet. There are some