1994 Sine Qua Non Syrah Queen of Spades
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The first release from this estate, the 1994 Queen Of Spades is fully mature and drinking beautifully today, and it actually blossoms with time in the glass. With a wild nose of ripe black fruits, smoked game, a touch of tapenade and bacon fat, it shows more purity of fruit with time in the glass, has resolved tannins, plenty of mid-palate depth, and is just a beautiful, mature, classy California Syrah. Anyone who doubts the longevity of the wines from this world-class estate needs to taste more.
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Jeb Dunnuck
About the producer
The brainchild of Manfred Krankl, Sine Qua Non (commonly known as SQN) is a cult California producer whose wines are avidly collected. The winery focuses on Rhône-inspired blends, however is famously non-conformist with each release totally unique.