2023 Sine Qua Non Distenta V Syrah [V98-100][JD96-98] Varietal_Falanghina and bright mint

and bright mint

"Inspired by the Mexican orchid and the pre-Hispanic

biscuit crunch and some cream

Quite a weighty Vieilles Vignes this year and perhaps it doesn't quite have the same tension as the previous vintage on the finish

2023 Sine Qua Non Distenta V Syrah [V98-100][JD96-98] Varietal_Falanghina and bright mintProducer: Sine Qua Non Region: Central Coast, California Blend: 85. 8% Syrah, 5. 5% Grenache, 3. 7% Petite Sirah, 3. 3% Mourvdre, 1. 3% Petit Manseng, 0. 4% Muscat Year: 2023 Vinous, 98 100 Points "Tasted just before bottling, the 2023 Syrah Distenta V has all the makings of a masterpiece. Beguiling aromatics of exotic spice, violets, blueberries and crushed rocks soar from the glass, leading into a wine of staggering elegance and expressiveness.