Sine Qua Non, Ode to E, Grenache 2004 Burgundy Rouge 5% MerlotWinemaking: Each lot was

5% MerlotWinemaking: Each lot was punched Cap fermented and barrel aged for 36 months inselected French Oak barrels and then blended just a few weeks beforebottling

gently ripe bouquet

it is hard to surpass the four cuvees from the estate vineyards of David Abreu

in 2014 and 2015 I had made a few tests with whole-clusters so it wasn’t a shock

Sine Qua Non, Ode to E, Grenache 2004 Burgundy Rouge 5% MerlotWinemaking: Each lot was100 points Wine Advocate Leading off with the Grenache driven efforts, and easily the greatest expression of the variety Ive ever tasted from California, the 2004 Ode to E (Grenache) is mind blowing stuff that will stand toe to toe with the greatest Grenache based wines ever made. Coming from Manfreds Eleven Confessions Vineyard and comprised of 88% Grenache, 10% Syrah and 2% Viognier, it sports a still vibrant purple color to go with off the hook