($74) Deep medium ruby. Exotic nose combines dark cherry, truffle, printer's ink, toffee and mocha. Fleshy, sweet and superconcentrated, with a distinctly carnal quality to the flavors of raspberry, truffle and licorice. Impressively lush and broad on the back, finishing with suave tannins and terrific persistence. A very complete and deep California grenache.

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Sadly, yields of one-half ton of fruit per acre resulted in minuscule amounts of the knock-out 2004 Grenache. Along with the Sine Qua Non Grenache, this cuvee represents the highest expression this varietal has yet achieved in the United States. Its deep ruby/purple hue is accompanied by an extraordinary bouquet of black cherry liqueur intermixed with notions of melted licorice, flowers, and blackberries. Full-bodied with spectacular concentration, an expansive palate, and a long, fresh finish, this outrageously beautiful wine should age effortlessly for a decade or more.

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Superrich and exotic. A sheer delight to drink, with loads of flavor. Wonderful incense, anise, wild berry and huckleberry fruit is ripe and vivid, with just the right amount of acidity and tannins. Ends with a medley of berry and road tar. 100 cases made.

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