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Sine Qua Non The Line Grenache 2008

750 ml Syrah 11%, Grenache 5%, Viognier 5% California, United States 2008

Sine Qua Non The Line Grenache 2008 is a dry, full-bodied red from Syrah, Grenache, Viognier (California, United States), in the rich, smooth reds style. Tannins are moderate and acidity moderate; oak influence is some. Good with barbecue, lamb, beef stew, roast vegetables. Cheapest offer £425.00 at Hedonism Wines.

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£425.00
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Taste profile
inferred · confidence 0.45
sweetness
1 / 5
dry
Syrah + Grenache prior
body
4 / 5
full
Syrah + Grenache prior
tannin
3 / 5
moderate
Syrah + Grenache prior
acidity
3 / 5
moderate
Syrah + Grenache prior
oak
3 / 5
some
Syrah + Grenache 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
inferred from California
Origin
California · California · United States
inferred from California
Grapes
Syrah, Grenache, Viognier
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ABV
not stated by merchant
Farming
not stated
Vegan
not stated
Critic score
none
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Drinking window
not stated
Decant
not stated
Food
inferred from grape and style
Occasions
dinner party · steak night · gift · special occasion
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About Syrah
Typical aromas: black pepper, blackberry, blueberry, violet, smoked meat. Serve at 16–18 °C. Grape page.
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Merchant's description

Created in 1994 by Manfred and Elaine Krankl, Sine Qua Non is arguably the most famous of all the California cult wineries and is renowned for exceptionally limited quantities of red and white wines made from the classic Rhône Valley varieties. From the superb 2008 vintage, The Line is a blend of 87.5% Grenache, 11% Syrah and 1.5% Viognier sourced mostly from the estate Eleven Confessions and Cumulus vineyards, with a small portion from the highly acclaimed Bien Nacido Vineyard.

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