2010 Sine Qua Non "Stockholm Syndrome" Sta. Rita Hills Grenache Pinot Noirs

Pinot Noirs

melted licorice

while the tannins are more of a background

this Auxey-Duresses shows plenty of earth and dark fruit characteristics

Then the wine keeps buzzing with brisk acidity

2010 Sine Qua Non "Stockholm Syndrome" Sta. Rita Hills Grenache Pinot NoirsThe 2010 Grenache Stockholm Syndrome has an explosive energy to it that takes hold of the senses and never lets up. A distinctly dark side of Grenache comes through in an intense, opulent, full throttle wine endowed with superb intensity and tons of fruit. Hints of over ripeness appear, especially on the finish, but that isn't enough to detract from the pure pleasure the 2010 delivers. (AG)