Sine Qua Non The Duel Grenache 2008
750 ml Grenache 80%, Syrah 17%, Viognier 2%, Roussanne 1% California, United States 2008
Sine Qua Non The Duel Grenache 2008 is a dry, full-bodied red from Grenache, Syrah, Viognier (California, United States), in the rich, smooth reds style. Tannins are soft and acidity gentle; oak influence is little. Good with lamb, roast vegetables, beef stew, barbecue.
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Hedonism Wines
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£552.00
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Taste profile
inferred · confidence 0.45
sweetness
1 / 5
dry
Grenache + Syrah prior
body
4 / 5
full
Grenache + Syrah prior
tannin
2 / 5
soft
Grenache + Syrah prior
acidity
2 / 5
gentle
Grenache + Syrah prior
oak
2 / 5
little
Grenache + Syrah 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
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Grapes
Grenache, Syrah, Viognier, Roussanne
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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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| Sine Qua Non Eleven Confessions Grenache 2020 Sine Qua Non · California | £512.00 | |||
| Sine Qua Non Patine Grenache 2011 Sine Qua Non · California | £495.00 | |||
| Sine Qua Non Female Grenache 2013 Sine Qua Non · California | £467.00 | |||
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Merchant's description
Officially founded in 1994 by Manfred and Elaine Krankl, Sine Qua Non rapidly garnered remarkable critical acclaim for their exceptionally limited production wines made from classical Rhône Valley varieties. The Duel Syrah and Grenache from the 2008 vintage are part of the Extended Barrel-Aged program and are made entirely of fruit sourced from the estate Eleven Confessions Vineyard. This is 80% Grenache, 17% Syrah, 2% Viognier and 1% Roussanne.
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