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2001
Sine Qua Non Midnight Oil
(750ml)
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Producer: |
Sine Qua Non Winery
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| Appellation: |
Central Coast - California - United States
(AVA)
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| Type: |
red
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| Varietal: |
Syrah
- Grenache
- Viognier
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| Maturity: |
Drink |
| Rating: |
Outstanding |
| Est. Price: |
$87.00 |
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Tasting Notes:
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rated:
August 4, 2003
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Robert Parker
erobertparker.com
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96 points
"The impeccable 2001 Midnight Oil (95.5% Syrah, 3% Grenache, and 1.5% Viognier) is a product of four vineyards, Alban, Stolpman, Bien Nacido, and White Hawk. The good news is there are 950 cases of this compelling effort. With a “midnight” black color, and the viscosity of 10-W-40 oil, its aromas of violet/acacia flowers, melted licorice, camphor, blackberries, creme de cassis, and subtle toasty new oak are accompanied by a wine boasting terrific texture, good underlying acidity, ripe tannin, and a 60-second plus finish. This stunning effort competes with the 2000, and what looks to be Krankl’s greatest Syrah-based wine to date, the 2002."
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