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Where to buy 2005 | Sine Qua Non | The 17th Nail in My Cranium (Magnum)

2005 | Sine Qua Non | The 17th Nail in My Cranium (Magnum)

€8.537,95

Red Wine: 2005 | Sine Qua Non | The 17th Nail in My Cranium (Magnum)

Dark ruby in colour with a deeply coloured core, purple reflections, and a subtle watery rim. On the nose, delicate tobacco, fine herbal spices, subtle blueberry, and floral nuances. With air, revealing aromas of mocha and steak, plus blackberry confit.

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Producer: Sine Qua Non

Ratings: WA | 100 WS | 98

Vintage: 2005

Size: 1.5L

ABV: 15.5%

Varietal: Syrah/Shiraz

    Country/Region: United States, Oregon

      Detailed Description

      Dark ruby in colour with a deeply coloured core, purple reflections, and a subtle watery rim. On the nose, delicate tobacco, fine herbal spices, subtle blueberry, and floral nuances. With air, revealing aromas of mocha and steak, plus blackberry confit. The palate is juicy and elegant, with fine black fruit and herbal savouriness, the wood is very well integrated, discreetly fruity. Very harmonious, mineral and persistent, full of finesse, this has the potential for further ageing.

      Reviews:

      • Wine Advocate: The 2005 Syrah The 17th Nail In My Cranium, a blend of 96.5% Syrah and 3.5% Viognier which is aged 38 months prior to bottling. (I always wonder what Marcel Guigal would think of a wine like this which seems to tip its hat in the direction of Cote Rotie and then goes into high gear and clearly says, "I'm just something very different, but thanks for even thinking of that appellation while smelling and tasting me.") Black as a moonless night, the 2005 17th Nail reveals a stunning nose of spring flowers intermixed with creme de cassis, blackberries, charcoal, graphite, and hints of lard and barbecue spices. Dense, with an endless (and I mean endless) finish, remarkable purity, and layer upon layer of flavor, but no sense of heaviness or flabbiness, this prodigious Syrah should evolve for 15 or more years.
      • Wine Spectator: Fantastic spice aromas lead to notes of fresh ground black pepper, beef carpaccio, rich blackberry and roasted coffee, giving this an exotic mix of flavors. Dense, concentrated, structured and tightly focused, striking a balance between the broad array of flavors and the firm tannins.

      Producer Information

      Sine Qua Non is one of California's most famous wine producers. Based just north of Los Angeles in Ventura County, and with most of its vineyards in Santa Barbara, it eschews the usual image of top California wine as being only from Napa Valley. That is not the only thing eschewed at Sine Qua Non – the same wine is rarely made more than once, turning the idea of the American icon wine on its head. The cult winery specialises in Rhône grape varieties, with most of the red wines based on Syrah and Grenache. White wines are typically based on Marsanne, Roussanne and Viognier and are also modelled after Rhône wines. While most of Sine Qua Non's vineyards are located in Santa Barbara, the home vineyard (and the winery) is located in Oak View. Many of the wines are labeled under the more generic California and Central Coast AVAs, rather than the specific AVAs the vineyards are located in, giving more freedom when it comes to blending. Sine Qua Non's first vintage was 1994, as Austrian-born winemaker Manfred Krankl released three barrels of Syrah as "Queen of Spades" with a label he had designed himself. Previously, Krankl had made wines with other winemakers – including the "Black and Blue" wine with Havens Cellars and several wines with John Alban of Alban Vineyards. After releasing Queen of Spades, Krankl sent a bottle to Robert Parker, who promptly gave the wine 95 points – then the highest he'd given any American wine based on a Rhône variety. The brand has become a cult favorite since its beginnings. Small volumes mean that demand has consistently outstripped supply and, like many top Californian producers, Sine Qua Non has employed a mailing list to sell wines directly to customers. The wines fetch top prices on the secondary market, often reaching more than $1000, and occasionally much higher: in 2014, a single bottle of Sine Qua Non rosé from the 1995 vintage fetched $42,780 at auction.

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      2005 | Sine Qua Non | The 17th Nail in My Cranium (Magnum)

      €8.537,95

      Red Wine: 2005 | Sine Qua Non | The 17th Nail in My Cranium (Magnum)

      Dark ruby in colour with a deeply coloured core, purple reflections, and a subtle watery rim. On the nose, delicate tobacco, fine herbal spices, subtle blueberry, and floral nuances. With air, revealing aromas of mocha and steak, plus blackberry confit.

      Order from the Largest & Most Trusted Premium Spirits Marketplace!

      Featured in

      NOTICE: Many other small liquor store sites may end up cancelling your order due to the high demand, unavailability or inaccurate inventory counts. We have partnerships consisting of a large network of licensed retailers from within the United States, Europe and across the world ensuring orders are fulfilled.

      Producer: Sine Qua Non

      Ratings: WA | 100 WS | 98

      Vintage: 2005

      Size: 1.5L

      ABV: 15.5%

      Varietal: Syrah/Shiraz

      Country/Region: United States, Oregon

      Dark ruby in colour with a deeply coloured core, purple reflections, and a subtle watery rim. On the nose, delicate tobacco, fine herbal spices, subtle blueberry, and floral nuances. With air, revealing aromas of mocha and steak, plus blackberry confit. The palate is juicy and elegant, with fine black fruit and herbal savouriness, the wood is very well integrated, discreetly fruity. Very harmonious, mineral and persistent, full of finesse, this has the potential for further ageing.

      Reviews:

      Producer Information

      Sine Qua Non is one of California's most famous wine producers. Based just north of Los Angeles in Ventura County, and with most of its vineyards in Santa Barbara, it eschews the usual image of top California wine as being only from Napa Valley. That is not the only thing eschewed at Sine Qua Non – the same wine is rarely made more than once, turning the idea of the American icon wine on its head. The cult winery specialises in Rhône grape varieties, with most of the red wines based on Syrah and Grenache. White wines are typically based on Marsanne, Roussanne and Viognier and are also modelled after Rhône wines. While most of Sine Qua Non's vineyards are located in Santa Barbara, the home vineyard (and the winery) is located in Oak View. Many of the wines are labeled under the more generic California and Central Coast AVAs, rather than the specific AVAs the vineyards are located in, giving more freedom when it comes to blending. Sine Qua Non's first vintage was 1994, as Austrian-born winemaker Manfred Krankl released three barrels of Syrah as "Queen of Spades" with a label he had designed himself. Previously, Krankl had made wines with other winemakers – including the "Black and Blue" wine with Havens Cellars and several wines with John Alban of Alban Vineyards. After releasing Queen of Spades, Krankl sent a bottle to Robert Parker, who promptly gave the wine 95 points – then the highest he'd given any American wine based on a Rhône variety. The brand has become a cult favorite since its beginnings. Small volumes mean that demand has consistently outstripped supply and, like many top Californian producers, Sine Qua Non has employed a mailing list to sell wines directly to customers. The wines fetch top prices on the secondary market, often reaching more than $1000, and occasionally much higher: in 2014, a single bottle of Sine Qua Non rosé from the 1995 vintage fetched $42,780 at auction.
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