Sine Qua Non, Ode to E, Grenache 2004 Burgundy Rouge showing plenty of freshness and

showing plenty of freshness and purity to its ripe grapefruit

velvety tannins and a complex finish of dark chocolate and berry

Not mistaking ripeness of fruit combined with French oak creating a synergy that it "classic" New World Chardonnay and Hawke's Bay

Tiny quantities of Petit Verdot and Merlot are also added

5% MerlotWinemaking: Each lot was punched Cap fermented and barrel aged for 36 months inselected French Oak barrels and then blended just a few weeks beforebottling

Sine Qua Non, Ode to E, Grenache 2004 Burgundy Rouge showing plenty of freshness and100 points Wine Advocate Leading off with the Grenache driven efforts, and easily the greatest expression of the variety Ive ever tasted from California, the 2004 Ode to E (Grenache) is mind blowing stuff that will stand toe to toe with the greatest Grenache based wines ever made. Coming from Manfreds Eleven Confessions Vineyard and comprised of 88% Grenache, 10% Syrah and 2% Viognier, it sports a still vibrant purple color to go with off the hook