Sine Qua Non, The Inaugural Syrah Size:6x750ml medium acidity and a long

medium acidity and a long finish

my sample of the '99 Cuvee Imperiale was plagued by a raw wood quality that dried its finish

A bit uncomfortably sweet and astringent on the end

Note that this rather plump effort could easily be enjoyed young

Sit back and let this wine take you on a long journey across midnight black fruits

Sine Qua Non, The Inaugural Syrah Size:6x750ml medium acidity and a longThe 2003 Syrah The Inaugural, the first wine off of Sine Qua Non's Eleven Confessions vineyard, is simply stunning. Dark, rich and magnificently layered in the glass, the Inaugural boasts captivating aromatics married to intense, voluptuous fruit, all backed up by the silkiest tannins imaginable. Hints of mocha, spice, leather and dried flowers meld into the super expressive, lifted finish. There isn't much else left to say, except the Inaugural is