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Sine Qua Non Trouver L’Arene Syrah 2015

750 ml Petite Sirah 7%, Mourvèdre 7%, Syrah 5%, Viognier 5%, Grenache 2% California, United States 2015

Sine Qua Non Trouver L’Arene Syrah 2015 is a dry, very full-bodied red from Petite Sirah, Mourvèdre, Syrah (California, United States), in the rich, smooth reds style. Tannins are moderate and acidity moderate; oak influence is some. Good with steak, lamb, venison, beef stew.

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Hedonism Wines
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£490.00
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Taste profile
inferred · confidence 0.55
sweetness
1 / 5
dry
Petite Sirah + Mourvèdre prior
body
5 / 5
very full
Petite Sirah + Mourvèdre prior
tannin
3 / 5
moderate
Petite Sirah + Mourvèdre prior
acidity
3 / 5
moderate
Petite Sirah + Mourvèdre prior
oak
3 / 5
some
Petite Sirah + Mourvèdre 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
rules-v1
Colour
Red
merchant feed
Origin
California · California · United States
inferred from California
Grapes
Petite Sirah, Mourvèdre, Syrah, Viognier, Grenache
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ABV
15.3%
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
dinner party · steak night · gift · special occasion
inferred
About Petite Sirah
Typical aromas: blueberry, blackberry, black pepper, chocolate, plum. Serve at 16–18 °C. Grape page.
knowledge base
Typical for Petite Sirah · knowledge base
Sweetness
bone dryluscious
dry · 1/5
Body
lightfull
very full · 5/5
Tannin
lowhigh
very firm · 5/5
Acidity
lowhigh
moderate · 3/5
Oak
noneheavy
some · 3/5
Alcohol
lowhigh
high · 5/5
Typical for the variety; not a measurement of this bottle.
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Merchant's description

Sine Qua Non is a highly sought-after and prestigious winery located in California`s Ventura County. Founded in 1994 by Manfred Krankl and his wife, Elaine, this boutique producer has gained a cult following for its exceptional and limited-edition Rhône-style wines. Composed of 80.5% Syrah, 7% Petite Syrah, 7% Mourvèdre, 2% Grenache and 3.5% Viognier – all sourced from estate vineyards – the 2015 Syrah Trouver L’Arene was made using 34% whole cluster. The wine is full-bodied and concentrated, with velvety tannins and notes of blackberries, blueberries, and plums, interwoven with black pepper and a touch of violet.

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