2003 Sine Qua Non "Papa" Syrah [WA98]

Producer: Sine Qua Non Region: California Blend: 97% Syrah, 2% Mourvedre, 1% Grenache  Year: 2003  Wine Advocate, 98 Points  "There are 860 cases of the 2003 Papa, a blend of 97% Syrah, 2% Mourvèdre, and 1% Grenache sourced from six different vineyards. An old black and white photograph of Manfred Krankl’s father holding a baby with a head the size of a large watermelon (presumably Manfred) serves as the label for this wine, which has just about everything one could want in a great Syrah. It exhibits extraordinary power and richness along with large quantities of sexy, seductive cassis, black cherries, and a chocolaty undertone."  Alcohol: 14.9%  *Discounts do not apply to items like this one in the Fine & Rare category. Price and availability in store may vary.