2006 Sine Qua Non Raven No. 9 Grenache [WA98][JD97][WS97][V95] Varietal_Trousseau Gris characteristics often found in Grace

characteristics often found in Grace Benoist Ranch Pinot Noirs

"A top note of mint tea is present on the fresh and bright aromas of white orchard fruit

from thyme to green apple

Very structured for a Tignanello

with a burst of crushed plums and black cherries accentuated by sweet herbs

2006 Sine Qua Non Raven No. 9 Grenache [WA98][JD97][WS97][V95] Varietal_Trousseau Gris characteristics often found in GraceProducer: Sine Qua Non Region: California Varietal: Grenache Year: 2006 Wine Advocate, 98 Points "This blend of 90% Grenache and 10% Syrah, largely from the 11 Confessions Vineyard, with a small amount from Bien Nacido, spent 21 months in barrel. It is really strutting its stuff now, and showing even better than my original note predicted in August of 2009. The wine has loads of meat, licorice, smoke, charcoal and graphite, as well as huge peppery,