Sine Qua Non Distenta Grenache 2020
750 ml Grenache 78%, Mourvèdre, Syrah, Petite Sirah, Viognier California, United States 2020
Sine Qua Non Distenta Grenache 2020 is a dry, full-bodied red from Grenache, Mourvèdre, Syrah (California, United States), in the rich, smooth reds style. Tannins are soft and acidity gentle; oak influence is noticeable. Good with lamb, roast vegetables, venison, beef stew.
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£342.00
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Taste profile
inferred · confidence 0.5
sweetness
1 / 5
dry
Grenache + Mourvèdre prior
body
4 / 5
full
Grenache + Mourvèdre prior
tannin
2 / 5
soft
Grenache + Mourvèdre prior
acidity
2 / 5
gentle
Grenache + Mourvèdre prior
oak
4 / 5
noticeable
Grenache + Mourvèdre prior
Estimates by WineGenie, not the merchant's or a critic's words. Built from the grape's typical profile, the appellation, terms in the name and the merchant's description. How this works.
Facts
Style
Rich, smooth reds
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Colour
Red
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Origin
California · California · United States
inferred from California
Grapes
Grenache, Mourvèdre, Syrah, Petite Sirah, Viognier
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ABV
15.8%
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Farming
not stated
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Vegan
not stated
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Critic score
none
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Drinking window
not stated
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Decant
not stated
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Food
inferred from grape and style
Occasions
dinner party · steak night · gift · special occasion
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About Grenache
Typical aromas: strawberry, raspberry, red plum, white pepper, dried herbs. Serve at 15–17 °C. Grape page.
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Typical for Grenache · knowledge base
Sweetness
bone dryluscious
Body
lightfull
Tannin
lowhigh
Acidity
lowhigh
Oak
noneheavy
Alcohol
lowhigh
Typical for the variety; not a measurement of this bottle.
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Merchant's description
Sine Qua Non is a highly acclaimed cult wine label based in California. Founded by winemaker Manfred Krankl and his wife Elaine, the winery has gained a legendary reputation for producing exceptionally limited and sought-after wines. The 2020 Grenache Distenta is a blend of mostly 78% Grenache and the rest Mourvèdre, Syrah, Petite Sirah, and a tiny splash of Viognier. The wine was matured for approximately 23 months in 52% new French oak and demi-muids.
Other vintages of Sine Qua Non Distenta Grenache we list
The same wine in a different year. Vintages differ; our taste profile is derived per vintage only where the merchant's text differs.
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