Sine Qua Non, Shot in the Dark, Syrah 2006 Cider Maturation is in well-used cooperage

Maturation is in well-used cooperage from the Domaine Lafarge in Volnay

The woodiness melts and a freshness imposes itself

Full bodied

This was showing well - a pretty nose of hedgerow

the sensational 2016 Pinot Noir Hirsch Vineyard sports a medium ruby color as well as classic dried red fruits

Sine Qua Non, Shot in the Dark, Syrah 2006 Cider Maturation is in well-used cooperage100 points Wine Advocate A Shot in the Dark is composed of 96. 5% Syrah and 3. 5% Viognier from the 11 Confessions Vineyard in the cool Santa Rita Hills. Performing better from bottle than it did from barrel, this prodigious red exhibits incredibly velvety tannins, a seamless style, and no noticeable oak (which is remarkable given the fact it spent 32 months in barrel). Dense purple to the rim with an extraordinary perfume of blueberry pie,