2002 Sine Qua Non, Just For The Love Of It, California

Colour: Red

Vintage: 2002

Region: California

% Alcohol: 15.20

100 RP

2002 Sine Qua Non, Just For The Love Of It, California

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Tasting Notes and Scores

100 RP

A dead-ringer (at least aromatically) for Guigal’s single vineyard Cote Rotie La Mouline, the 2002 Just For The Love of It is the greatest California Syrah I have yet tasted. A one-thousand case blend of 96% Syrah, 2% Grenache, and 2% Viognier, it is nearly equal parts Alban, Bien Nacido, and Stolpman fruit with a small amount from both Shadow Canyon and White Hawk. It boasts a provocative perfume of creme de cassis, toast, blackberries, licorice, barbecue spice, and exotic floral scents. Extremely full-bodied, with fabulous intensity, great purity, awesome length, and a finish that lasts over a minute, this classic is a must purchase. Already accessible, it will drink well for 10-15 years. Robert Parker (Wine Advocate #154, Aug 2004)

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