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Sine Qua Non The Moment 2011

750 ml Roussanne 55%, Chardonnay 19%, Petit Manseng 19%, Viognier 7% California, United States 2011

Sine Qua Non The Moment 2011 is a dry, full-bodied white from Roussanne, Chardonnay, Petit Manseng (California, United States), in the rich, round whites style. Acidity is fresh; oak influence is little. Good with roast chicken, cheese board, salmon, creamy pasta.

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Hedonism Wines
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£313.00
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Taste profile
inferred · confidence 0.45
sweetness
1 / 5
dry
Roussanne + Chardonnay prior
body
4 / 5
full
Roussanne + Chardonnay prior
acidity
4 / 5
fresh
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
merchant feed
Origin
California · California · United States
inferred from California
Grapes
Roussanne, Chardonnay, Petit Manseng, Viognier
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ABV
15.5%
Hedonism Wines product page
Farming
not stated
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Vegan
not stated
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Critic score
none
merchant feed
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
inferred
About Roussanne
Typical aromas: pear, herbal tea, apricot, honey, white flowers. Serve at 9–12 °C. Grape page.
knowledge base
Typical for Roussanne · knowledge base
Sweetness
bone dryluscious
dry · 1/5
Body
lightfull
full · 4/5
Acidity
lowhigh
moderate · 3/5
Oak
noneheavy
little · 2/5
Alcohol
lowhigh
moderate-high · 4/5
Typical for the variety; not a measurement of this bottle.
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Merchant's description

Sine Qua Non is the innovation of creative winemaker, Manfred Krankl, and is now a world-famous cult winery revered for producing miniscule quantities of unique Rhône Valley-inspired wines from some of the greatest vineyards across the Central Coast. `The Moment` is a white Rhône style blend produced from 55% Roussanne, 19% Chardonnay, 19% Petit Manseng and 7% Viognier.

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