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2008 | Sine Qua Non | Kolibri

£1,286.00

White Wine: 2008 | Sine Qua Non | Kolibri

Wonderful aromas of lemons, lime, mango and hints of blanched almonds. Full-bodied, with a dense and dried fruit character.

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Producer: Sine Qua Non

Ratings: WA | 97 VN | 93

Vintage: 2008

Size: 750ml

ABV: 14.5%

Varietal: Roussanne, Viognier

    Country/Region: United States, California

      Detailed Description

      Wonderful aromas of lemons, lime, mango and hints of blanched almonds. Full-bodied, with a dense and dried fruit character. Soft and creamy texture. A finish of pear pie and honey -like panacotta. Rich yet fresh. A blend of 69% Roussanne and 31% Viognier.

        Reviews:

        • Wine Advocate: The 2008 Kolibri continues the brilliant success Krankl has had with dry whites. As one can see when visiting his cellars, he is now using the fashionable concrete eggs as part of the white wines' upbringing. About 25% new French oak is used, and the balance is older barrels. Most of the fruit is from estate vineyards, with about 18% purchased from the Bien Nacido Vineyard. The final blend is 69% Roussanne and 31% Viognier. As is found in all Krankl's whites, the 2008 Kolibri possesses extraordinary aromatics. Abundant notes of marmalade, honeysuckle, white flowers, and candied citrus are accompanied by good acidity, beautiful intensity and purity, and a layered, fresh, medium to full-bodied mouthfeel. The wine is intense, but never heavy or overbearing.
        • Vinous: Deep yellow-gold. Ripe pit and exotic fruits on the nose, with complicating notes of honey, sweet butter and green almond. Becomes more floral with air, picking up suggestions of jasmine and chamomile. Lush but focused, with a spine of acidity adding structure and carrying through a very long, sappy and gently sweet finish. Krankl said that he'd serve this with a rich shellfish dish.

        Producer Information

        Sine Qua Non is one of California's most famous wine producers. Based just north of Los Angeles in Ventura County, and with most of its vineyards in Santa Barbara, it eschews the usual image of top California wine as being only from Napa Valley. That is not the only thing eschewed at Sine Qua Non – the same wine is rarely made more than once, turning the idea of the American icon wine on its head.The cult winery specialises in Rhône grape varieties, with most of the red wines based on Syrah and Grenache. White wines are typically based on Marsanne, Roussanne and Viognier and are also modelled after Rhône wines. While most of Sine Qua Non's vineyards are located in Santa Barbara, the home vineyard (and the winery) is located in Oak View. Many of the wines are labeled under the more generic California and Central Coast AVAs, rather than the specific AVAs the vineyards are located in, giving more freedom when it comes to blending.

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        2008 | Sine Qua Non | Kolibri

        £1,286.00

        White Wine: 2008 | Sine Qua Non | Kolibri

        Wonderful aromas of lemons, lime, mango and hints of blanched almonds. Full-bodied, with a dense and dried fruit character.

        Order from the Largest & Most Trusted Premium Spirits Marketplace!

        Featured in

        NOTICE: Many other small liquor store sites may end up cancelling your order due to the high demand, unavailability or inaccurate inventory counts. We have partnerships consisting of a large network of licensed retailers from within the United States, Europe and across the world ensuring orders are fulfilled.

        Producer: Sine Qua Non

        Ratings: WA | 97 VN | 93

        Vintage: 2008

        Size: 750ml

        ABV: 14.5%

        Varietal: Roussanne, Viognier

        Country/Region: United States, California

        Wonderful aromas of lemons, lime, mango and hints of blanched almonds. Full-bodied, with a dense and dried fruit character. Soft and creamy texture. A finish of pear pie and honey -like panacotta. Rich yet fresh. A blend of 69% Roussanne and 31% Viognier.

        Reviews:

        Producer Information

        Sine Qua Non is one of California's most famous wine producers. Based just north of Los Angeles in Ventura County, and with most of its vineyards in Santa Barbara, it eschews the usual image of top California wine as being only from Napa Valley. That is not the only thing eschewed at Sine Qua Non – the same wine is rarely made more than once, turning the idea of the American icon wine on its head.The cult winery specialises in Rhône grape varieties, with most of the red wines based on Syrah and Grenache. White wines are typically based on Marsanne, Roussanne and Viognier and are also modelled after Rhône wines. While most of Sine Qua Non's vineyards are located in Santa Barbara, the home vineyard (and the winery) is located in Oak View. Many of the wines are labeled under the more generic California and Central Coast AVAs, rather than the specific AVAs the vineyards are located in, giving more freedom when it comes to blending.
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