SINE QUA NON STEIN 750ML 2012
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Description
SINE QUA NON STEIN 750ML is a distinguished Cabernet Sauvignon blend from California, showcasing a complex flavor profile with notes of dark fruits, subtle oak, and integrated tannins. The wine is expertly crafted, reflecting the unique terroir of California's renowned wine-producing regions.
This blend pairs well with hearty dishes such as grilled lamb, beef tenderloin, or a rich mushroom risotto. It also complements aged cheeses and dark chocolate, making it a versatile choice for various culinary delights.
Product Details
| Category | Wine |
| Color | Red |
| Country | USA |
| Region | California |
| Subregion | Napa Valley |
| Varietal | Cabernet Sauvignon |
| Vintage | 2012 |
| Size | 750 ML |
| Container | Bottle |
| Subdepartment | CALIFORNIA-CABERNET/CAB BLENDS |
Expert Reviews
Starting with the Grenache release, the 2012 Grenache Stein is a blend of 76% Grenache, 16% Syrah and 8% Mourvedre, aged in 14% new French oak (15% was in concrete), that comes mostly from the estate's Eleven Confessions Vineyard in the Sta. Rita Hills, but also includes grapes from the Cumulus, Third Twin (Syrah) and Bien Nacido vineyards. Checking in at 15.7% alcohol, it's no lightweight, yet it has considerable elegance in its sweet blackcurrants, white pepper, licorice, baking spices and hints of violet-like aromas and flavors. Possessing the hallmark purity of the estate, it's full-bodied, concentrated, rich and textured, with sweet tannin barely noticeable on the finish. I don't think it's one of the greatest Grenaches from the estate, yet it's still an incredible effort that will benefit from short-term cellaring and have 15-20 years or more of overall longevity.