The 2017 releases from acclaimed California cult winery, Sine Qua Non, are once again a sublime set of wines. The Hated Hunter Syrah comprises 82.4% Syrah, 7.8% Petite Sirah, 5.2% Mourvèdre, 2% Grenache, 1.4% Viognier and 1.2% Petit Manseng sourced entirely from estate vineyards. It was aged for around 23 months in French oak, of which 59% was new. The label features an old photograph of winemaker Manfred Krankl’s grandfather in hunting gear, posing with his rifle and hound.