Klassifiziering | Cru Classe |
Typ | Rotwein |
Marke | Sine Qua Non |
Jahrgang | 1997 |
Land | Vereinigte Staten |
Region | Napa Valley |
Traube | Syrah/Shiraz |
Inhalt | 0,75 |
Zustand | Perfekt |
Label | Leicht beschädigt |
Trinkbar | -2020 |
Vorrat | 0 |
The funky artwork on the bottle emerges from Manfred Krankl's artistic side, but as the label says, "the truth is in the inside."
I have already wolfed down two bottles of the 1997 Impostor McCoy (529 cases) with equally voracious friends. A thick, juicy, massive Syrah, it gushes copious quantities of licorice-infused blackberry fruit offering smoke, coffee, and meaty notes. The wine is mouth-filling, teeth-staining, and loaded. Its high alcohol (15.3%), glycerin level, and low acidity make it easy to drink, but I suspect it will age easily for 10-20+ years.
Lots to admire--ripe, rich currant, meat and smoke flavors, hints of anise and mineral plus coffee and toffee notes. Finishes smooth and polished. Syrah, with 5 percent Grenache.