ITEM 112819

2015 Next of Kyn Syrah Cumulus Vineyard #9, Santa Barbara County (Sine Qua Non)

$374.98

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Wine Rating:

99WA 98+JD

Bottle Size

750ml

Vintage

2015

Country/State

california

Wine Region

other california

Variety

syrah

Wine Producer

sine qua non

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Robert Parker's Wine Advocate: 99 points

“Composed of 45% Syrah, 22% Grenache, 16.8% Mourvèdre, 5% Touriga Nacional and 1.2% Viognier, the Next of Kin 2015 Cumulus Vineyard #9 was fermented using 42% whole clusters and the rest was destemmed. It was matured for 34 months in oak, 40% of which was new. Deep garnet-purple, the nose unabashedly struts its stuff, giving up flamboyant plum preserves, blackberry compote, Black Forest cake and star anise notes with hints of Sichuan pepper, forest floor, lavender, lilacs, Ceylon tea and smoked meats. Big, concentrated and full-bodied, this rockstar is a powerhouse of energy, supported by a rock solid, firm and super plush tannins and finely knit freshness, finishing very long. Tantalizingly delicious now, patience will be rewarded here. Given this wine's structure and intensity, it should easily cellar for 30-40 years.” – Lisa Perrotti Brown

Review Date: June 2019

Jeb Dunnuck: 98+ points

“The 2015 No 9 Cumulus Vineyard continues to show brilliantly, with the more tight, focused, tannic style of the vintage. It doesn’t have the upfront sexiness of the 2016, but it’s incredibly balanced, deep, long, and complex. I loved it last year and wrote that it’s going to flirt with perfection in another handful of years, and I stand by those words.” – Jeb Dunnuck

Review Date: October 2019