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Sine Qua Non The Thrill of Stamp Collecting Syrah 2009

750 ml Syrah 93%, Grenache 5%, Viognier 5% California, United States 2009

Sine Qua Non The Thrill of Stamp Collecting Syrah 2009 is a dry, full-bodied red from Syrah, Grenache, Viognier (California, United States), in the full, structured reds style. Tannins are firm and acidity moderate; oak influence is noticeable. Good with barbecue, lamb, beef stew, roast vegetables. Cheapest offer £460.00 at Hedonism Wines.

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£460.00
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Taste profile
inferred · confidence 0.5
sweetness
1 / 5
dry
Syrah + Grenache prior
body
4 / 5
full
Syrah + Grenache prior
tannin
4 / 5
firm
Syrah + Grenache prior
acidity
3 / 5
moderate
Syrah + Grenache prior
oak
4 / 5
noticeable
Syrah + Grenache prior · merchant: new oak
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
Full, structured 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
inferred
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

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 Thrill of Stamp Collecting` is composed of a blend of 93% Syrah, 4.5% Grenache, 2.5% Viognier and sees 50% new oak.

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