Sine Qua Non, Shot in the Dark, Syrah 2006 Cider Many 08’s seemed more retarded

Many 08’s seemed more retarded and raw in their evolvement

Great concentration with still powerful tannins and decent acidity so the wine is balanced

On the palate a gentleness

Full bodied

plus a cornucopia of herbs and loamy earth

Sine Qua Non, Shot in the Dark, Syrah 2006 Cider Many 08’s seemed more retarded100 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,