2021 Sine Qua Non - Syrah Distenta 3Colour : Red Producer : Sine Qua Non Label Name : Syrah Distenta 3 Country : USA Region : California Variety : Syrah Vintage : 2021 Capacity : 750 ml Standard Bottle Ratings : The Wine Independent 100 pts, Wine Advocate 98 100 pts, Vinous 98 pts Tasting Notes : The 2021 Syrah Distenta III is sourced from The Third Twin (51%), Cumulus (26%), and Eleven Confessions (23%) vineyards. The blend is 81. 7% Syrah with 11. 3% Grenache, 3. 3% Mourvedre, 2. 1%

In the context of the Domaine du Haut-Lieu’s holdings

I prefer this wine to a great majority of Brunello samples recently tasted

The attack is as lively as it is indulgent

Medium-to full-bodied with firm yet refined tannins

Colour : Red Producer : Chateau Beaucastel Label Name : Chateauneuf du Pape Country : France Region : Rhone Sub Region : Chateauneuf du Pape Variety : Proprietary Blend Vintage : 2020 Capacity : 3 L - Double Magnum Note: All images are for illustrative purposes only and may not be an exact representation of the product

1% Petite Sirah and 1

Pajaro Vineyard Country : USA Region : California Sub Region : Central Coast Appellation : San Francisco Bay Sub Appellation : Santa Cruz Mountains Variety : Pinot Noir Vintage : 2017 Capacity : 750 ml - Standard Bottle Ratings : Jeb Dunnuck 93 pts

with many observers noting a deepening of complexity and site expression compared to the earlier releases

Colour : Red Producer : Jonata Label Name : La Sangre de Jonata Country : USA Region : California Sub Region : Central Coast Variety : Syrah Vintage : 2006 Capacity : 750 ml - Standard Bottle Ratings : Wine Advocate 93-95 pts

Vinous  Note: All images are for illustrative purposes only and may not be an exact representation of the product

For those who collect both Gaja’s Piedmontese and Tuscan output and for those who seek Brunello in the larger format from a producer of documented international reputation and quality

Vinous 95 pts