Sine Qua Non Omadhaun & Poltroon 1996
750 ml Roussanne 60%, Chardonnay 40% California, United States 1996
Sine Qua Non Omadhaun & Poltroon 1996 is a dry, full-bodied white from Roussanne, Chardonnay (California, United States), in the rich, round whites style. Acidity is moderate; oak influence is little. Good with roast chicken, cheese board, salmon, creamy pasta.
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£1263.00
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Taste profile
inferred · confidence 0.5
sweetness
1 / 5
dry
Roussanne + Chardonnay prior
body
4 / 5
full
Roussanne + Chardonnay prior
acidity
3 / 5
moderate
Roussanne + Chardonnay prior
oak
2 / 5
little
Roussanne + Chardonnay 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, round whites
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Colour
White
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Origin
California · California · United States
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Grapes
Roussanne, Chardonnay
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ABV
15%
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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
gift · special occasion
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About Roussanne
Typical aromas: pear, herbal tea, apricot, honey, white flowers. Serve at 9–12 °C. Grape page.
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Typical for Roussanne · knowledge base
Sweetness
bone dryluscious
Body
lightfull
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 was officially founded in 1994 by Manfred and Elaine Krankl and rapidly garnered remarkable critical acclaim for their incredibly limited production wines made from classical Rhône Valley varieties. Omadhaun & Poltroon is a full-bodied and opulent blend of 60% Roussanne and 40% Chardonnay.
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