2001 Sine Qua Non Midnight Oil [JD97][WA96] Rosso di Montalcino "The NV Prosecco Superiore Rustico

"The NV Prosecco Superiore Rustico wafts up with a remarkably fresh mix of sweet florals

17 hectare plot planted with Pinot Noir in the 1960s

The cuvée Blanc Absolu derives from two parcels of Chardonnay: an ungrafted plot planted in 1972 and another grafted parcel planted a year later

planted on thin flinty soil over limestone

focused and—I agree with Merlin—quite Chablis-like bouquet that evolves wonderfully in the glass

2001 Sine Qua Non Midnight Oil [JD97][WA96] Rosso di Montalcino "The NV Prosecco Superiore RusticoProducer: Sine Qua Non Region: Central Coast, California Varietal: Syrah Year: 2001 Jeb Dunnuck, 97 Points "The 2001 Sine Qua Non Midnight Oil boast a big, almost exotic nose of both red and black fruit, spiced meat, smoke and violet aromas that is simply stunning and seems slightly old world. Full bodied with an outstanding, lush, mouth coating texture, awesome balance and incredible length. While missing (slightly) the precision and back end level