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Sine Qua Non Whisperin` E 2002

750 ml Roussanne 50%, Viognier 31%, Chardonnay 19% California, United States 2002

Sine Qua Non Whisperin` E 2002 is a dry, full-bodied white from Roussanne, Viognier, Chardonnay (California, United States), in the rich, round whites style. Acidity is moderate; oak influence is little. Good with roast chicken, cheese board, roast pork, chicken curry.

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£552.00
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Taste profile
inferred · confidence 0.45
sweetness
1 / 5
dry
Roussanne + Viognier prior
body
4 / 5
full
Roussanne + Viognier prior
acidity
3 / 5
moderate
Roussanne + Viognier prior
oak
2 / 5
little
Roussanne + Viognier 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
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Origin
California · California · United States
inferred from California
Grapes
Roussanne, Viognier, Chardonnay
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ABV
14.9%
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Farming
not stated
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Vegan
not stated
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Critic score
none
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Drinking window
not stated
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Decant
not stated
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Food
Occasions
gift · special occasion
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About Roussanne
Typical aromas: pear, herbal tea, apricot, honey, white flowers. Serve at 9–12 °C. Grape page.
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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. Whisperin’ E (the counterpart to the 2002 red, Hollerin’ M) is a blend of 50% Roussanne, 31% Viognier and 19% Chardonnay sourced mostly from the Alban Vineyard, with a small portion of Stolpman fruit. Krankl’s rich, complex and textural whites often have a remarkable capacity to age, often far surpassing the drinking windows bestowed upon them by critics. This should be perfect for drinking now but may well continue to improve.

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