2003 Sine Qua Non Papa Syrah – 98 pts – 750ml Online now

There are 860 cases of the 2003 Papa a blend of 97% Syrah 2% Mourvedre and 1% Grenache sourced from six different vineyards. An old black and white photograph of Manfred Krankl’s father holding a baby with a head the size of a large watermelon (presumably Manfred) serves as the label for this wine which has just abou…

Varietal	Syrah
Vintage	2003
Rating	98 RP
Bottle Size	750 ml
Bottle Quantity	1
Country	USA
Region	California
Location
Producer	Sine Qua Non
Color	Red
Wine Type	Table

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98 RP – 2003 Sine Qua Non Papa Syrah – 98 Pts! There are 860 cases of the 2003 Papa a blend of 97% Syrah 2% Mourvedre and 1% Grenache sourced from six different vineyards. An old black and white photograph of Manfred Krankl’s father holding a baby with a head the size of a large watermelon (presumably Manfred) serves as the label for this wine which has just about everything one could want in a great Syrah. It exhibits extraordinary power and richness along with large quantities of sexy seductive cassis black cherries and a chocolaty undertone. Unctuously textured rich and full it will provide amazing drinking over the next 10-15 years. RP

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Varietal	Syrah
Vintage	2003
Rating	98 RP
Bottle Size	750 ml
Bottle Quantity	1
Country	USA
Region	California
Location
Producer	Sine Qua Non
Color	Red
Wine Type	Table