Starting with the Grenache release, the 2012 Grenache Stein is a blend of 76% Grenache, 16% Syrah and 8% Mourvedre, aged in 14% new French oak (15% was in concrete), that comes mostly from the estate's Eleven Confessions Vineyard in the Sta. Rita Hills, but also includes grapes from the Cumulus, Third Twin (Syrah) and Bien Nacido vineyards. Checking in at 15.7% alcohol, it's no lightweight, yet it has considerable elegance in its sweet blackcurrants, white pepper, licorice, baking spices and hints of violet-like aromas and flavors. Possessing the hallmark purity of the estate, it's full-bodied, concentrated, rich and textured, with sweet tannin barely noticeable on the finish. I don't think it's one of the greatest Grenaches from the estate, yet it's still an incredible effort that will benefit from short-term cellaring and have 15-20 years or more of overall longevity. - Jeb Dunnuck

Inky in color, with luscious, opulent, rich, fat, dense textures, waves, or is that layers of sweet, ripe, black and blue fruits? This is accompanied by a whiff of toasty oak, licorice, flowers, and just a hint of dark chocolate and jam in the finish. Yes, the wine is quite ripe and 15.7%, but there is such a wealth of fruit, unless you're into wine by the numbers, you never notice it. The wine was made from a blend of 76% Grenache, 16% Syrah and 8% Mourvedre. Read more at:https://www.thewinecellarinsider.com/wine-tasting-note/?vintage=2012&wine=Sine%20Qua%20Non%20Grenache%20Stein