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Sine Qua Non Touche Syrah 2012

750 ml Syrah 93%, Petite Sirah 5%, Viognier 2% California, United States 2012

Sine Qua Non Touche Syrah 2012 is a dry, full-bodied red from Syrah, Petite Sirah, Viognier (California, United States), in the full, structured reds style. Tannins are firm and acidity moderate; oak influence is some. Good with lamb, beef stew, steak, barbecue. Cheapest offer £500.00 at Hedonism Wines.

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In stock according to the merchant's own listing
£500.00
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Taste profile
inferred · confidence 0.45
sweetness
1 / 5
dry
Syrah + Petite Sirah prior
body
4 / 5
full
Syrah + Petite Sirah prior
tannin
4 / 5
firm
Syrah + Petite Sirah prior
acidity
3 / 5
moderate
Syrah + Petite Sirah prior
oak
3 / 5
some
Syrah + Petite Sirah 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
Full, structured reds
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Colour
Red
inferred from California
Origin
California · California · United States
inferred from California
Grapes
Syrah, Petite Sirah, Viognier
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ABV
not stated by merchant
Farming
not stated
Vegan
not stated
Critic score
none
merchant feed
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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Typical for Syrah · knowledge base
Sweetness
bone dryluscious
dry · 1/5
Body
lightfull
full · 4/5
Tannin
lowhigh
firm · 4/5
Acidity
lowhigh
moderate · 3/5
Oak
noneheavy
some · 3/5
Alcohol
lowhigh
moderate-high · 4/5
Typical for the variety; not a measurement of this bottle.
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Merchant's description

Established in 1994, Sine Qua Non is possibly one of the most famous Californian cult wineries. The creation of maverick winemaker, Manfred Krankl, this winery is world-famous for producing miniscule quantities of unique Rhône Valley-inspired blends using fruit from high quality vineyards across the Central Coast. A stellar release, the SQN Touché Syrah 2012 is made from a unique blend of 93% Syrah, 5% Petite Sirah and 2% Viognier. A deeply concentrated, dark-fruited red with meaty and violet notes.

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