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The February 2018 Distinguished Cellar Auction Featuring The Tower Cellar

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Auction Ends: 2/15/2018 6:00:00 PM PDT

Lot #838. Sine Qua Non Syrah Midnight Oil 2001

Description: Consists of 1 Double Magnum, 3L
Score: 96 RP.
"The impeccable 2001 Midnight Oil (95.5% Syrah, 3% Grenache, and 1.5% Viognier) is a product of four vineyards, Alban, Stolpman, Bien Nacido, and White Hawk. The good news is there are 950 cases of this compelling effort. With a “midnight” black color, and the viscosity of 10-W-40 oil, its aromas of violet/acacia flowers, melted licorice, camphor, blackberries, creme de cassis, and subtle toasty new oak are accompanied by a wine boasting terrific texture, good underlying acidity, ripe tannin, and a 60-second plus finish. This stunning effort competes with the 2000, and what looks to be Krankl’s greatest Syrah-based wine to date, the 2002." Wine Advocate #148, Aug 2003
Provenance: The Renard Cellar
Lot Location: Orange County
Estimate: $4,000

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