2016 Sine Qua Non Dirt Vernacular Grenache (chipped capsule) Wine 6° alcohol

6° alcohol

"Vine Hill Ranch's 2016 Cabernet Sauvignon is flat-out epic

After an initial cloud of stofness

Shows a supple grace to the texture and mouthfeel as this glides along on the finish

2016 Sine Qua Non Dirt Vernacular Grenache (chipped capsule) Wine 6° alcohol"I called the 2016 Grenache Dirt Vernacular a perfect wine last year, and its still straight up heavenly stuff that tops out on my scale this year. A blend of 78% Grenache, 11. 5% Mourvdre, 7% Touriga Nacional, and the rest Petite Sirah, it comes mostly from the Eleven Confessions Vineyard in the Sta. Rita Hills yet also includes fruit from the Third Twin, Cumulus, Bien Nacido, and Molly Aida vineyards. Aged 23 months in 38% new French oak, it offers