Santa Barbara Sine Qua Non Ratsel Syrah Manfred Krankl 2016
16.1%
0.75L
Intensity
Whatever the vintage, this wine is always awarded high scores from critics. A complex blend to cellar for a few years before enjoying with flavourful meats.
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Santa Barbara Sine Qua Non Ratsel Syrah Manfred Krankl 2016
The wine
This blend of Syrah, Mourvèdre, Petite Syrah, Grenache and Viognier is always awarded high scores from Robert Parker, whatever the vintage. Half of the grapes are vinified whole bunch. It delivers notes of black fruits, liqueur and, over time, game. Full-bodied and dense, age for a few years in order to soften its tannins. The ideal wine for flavourful meats.
About the Producer Sine Qua Non
The Sine Qua Non winery was founded by Austrian born Manfred Krankl, who immigrated to California in the 1980s. After a few years spent opening restaurants, he settled in Ventura to make wine as a hobby. Encouraged by friends and family who enjoyed his wines, he started marketing it in 1994. His first wine was awarded an excellent 95/100 by Robert Parker. The famous American wine critic subsequently awarded him a multitude of 100/100 scores and even dubbed him “One of the most creative and multidimensional winemakers on planet Earth”. In 2004, he began growing his own vines and gradually stopped buying in grapes. His vineyard is a reference for Santa Barbara County, but his limited output means that his wines are extremely sought after.
Detailed characteristics
Quantity: 1 bottle
Level: 1 Low neckObservation: 1 Wax capsuleOrigin: private individual
Type of cellar: underground, natural cellar
Recoverable VAT: no
Original wooden case / Original case: no
French customs seal: no
Alcohol percentage: 16.1 %
Region: USA - Central Coast
Appellation: Santa Barbara
Owner: Manfred Krankl
Vintage: 2016
Colour: red
Service temperature: 16°
Intensity: full-bodied
Leading aroma: black fruit
Tasting occasion: food-friendly wine