Sine Qua Non 2004 Into the Dark

Well, this grenache based wine is still a bit young and the heat from the alcohol was definitely showing last night. Around the one and a half hour mark is when it hit its stride and its full potential could be appreciated. Great short squat bottle shape, kind of like an old port bottle. The mouvedre which along with syrah has been added to the final blend, was apparent on the mid palate, and you could pick up a bit of the syrah towards the end. Enjoyed this immensely and feel it will hits stride in another couple of years. Elaine and Manfred Krankl do seem to know what they are doing! Thanks.