Wine Doctrine
2015

Sine Qua Non Syrah "M" Eleven Confessions Vineyard

Tasted 28 April 2024 California · Central Coast

Ooh Lordy this bottle was hot and angry on first pull. AIR!!! When we woke it up, it didn't wanna get up, it didn't wanna come down for breakfast, it didn't wanna do its chores, it didn't wanna do its homework. It…

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