Classification | |
Type | Rouge |
Marque | Sine Qua Non |
Millésime | 1997 |
Pays | États Unis |
Région | Napa Valley |
Raisin | Syrah/Shiraz |
Volume | |
État | Parfait |
Étiquette | Légèrement Abîmée |
Consommable | -2020 |
Stock | 0 |
The funky artwork on the bottle emerges from Manfred Krankl's artistic side, but as the label says, "the truth is in the inside."
I have already wolfed down two bottles of the 1997 Impostor McCoy (529 cases) with equally voracious friends. A thick, juicy, massive Syrah, it gushes copious quantities of licorice-infused blackberry fruit offering smoke, coffee, and meaty notes. The wine is mouth-filling, teeth-staining, and loaded. Its high alcohol (15.3%), glycerin level, and low acidity make it easy to drink, but I suspect it will age easily for 10-20+ years.
Lots to admire--ripe, rich currant, meat and smoke flavors, hints of anise and mineral plus coffee and toffee notes. Finishes smooth and polished. Syrah, with 5 percent Grenache.