Sine Qua Non Eleven Confessions Vineyard Grenache, Sta Rita Hills, USA 2021 Amarone Mike Bennie

Mike Bennie

I found a small vineyard of pinot noir and from there began my Sancaba project

The “farm” in Big Table Farm refers to the 70-acre property where winemaker Brian Marcy and farmer/artist Clare Carver reside

graphite and fleur de sel gliding across the satiny mousse

dark fruit and anise

Sine Qua Non Eleven Confessions Vineyard Grenache, Sta Rita Hills, USA 2021 Amarone Mike BennieThe color is impressively dark too. Not as black as the Syrah, but fairly remarkable for a Grenache. There is a bright nose that is faintly spicy with red peppercorn, orange peel and even some chamomile tea. In the mouth the wine is VERY soft and supple. There is a certain lifted density and flavors of pure red berry potpourri. It feels very pure and unblemished, like fresh fallen snow that hasn't had someone trample through it yet. There are some