Sine Qua Non Syrah “Le Supplement” 2013

Region: Central Coast, California, USA
Appellation: Santa Barbara County AVA
Grape Variety: Predominantly Syrah with small amounts of Grenache, Mourvèdre, and Petite Sirah
Alcohol Content: Approx. 15.9%
Bottle Size: 750ml
Robert Parker Score: 100 Points (The Wine Advocate)
Description: A monumental and seamless California Syrah — powerful, complex, and perfectly balanced, embodying the artistry and individuality that define Sine Qua Non.

Tasting Notes

The Sine Qua Non Syrah “Le Supplement” 2013 opens with striking aromatics of blueberry liqueur, blackberry compote, smoked meat, violets, and graphite, layered with nuances of cracked pepper, tar, and licorice. On the palate, it is opulent yet impeccably focused, revealing dense dark fruit, cocoa, espresso, and mineral undertones framed by fine, integrated tannins. The texture is velvety and expansive, with energy and precision that carry through to a profound, endless finish. Both hedonistic and intellectual, this Syrah stands as a benchmark of modern Californian winemaking.

Vintage Highlights

The 2013 vintage across California was extraordinary, producing wines of concentration, structure, and purity. For Le Supplement, sourced from Sine Qua Non’s Eleven Confessions Vineyard in Santa Rita Hills, low yields and meticulous farming produced fruit of perfect ripeness and intensity. Aged for approximately 28 months in French oak (around 60% new), the wine harmoniously integrates its rich fruit core with fine-grained tannins and vibrant acidity. It is a wine of grace, power, and remarkable longevity.

Why It’s Special

Sine Qua Non, founded by Manfred and Elaine Krankl, has achieved near-mythic status for crafting unique, single-vintage, single-name bottlings of Syrah and Rhône varietals. The 2013 “Le Supplement”, awarded a perfect 100-point score by Robert Parker’s Wine Advocate, represents the pinnacle of the estate’s creative vision — a wine that transcends category, marrying intensity, balance, and individuality. With its combination of textural luxury and profound depth, it ranks among the finest Syrahs ever produced in California.

Storage & Serving

Store in a cool, dark cellar (12–15°C / 55–59°F).
Serve at 17°C (63°F) and decant for 2 hours before serving to reveal its full aromatic and structural complexity.

Availability

All bottles offered by Deggusto are professionally cellared, sourced directly, and available for immediate and secure international shipment.

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