Sine Qua Non Backward & Forward 1998

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 wines using estate-grown and purchased fruit from some of the greatest vineyards across the Central Coast. Backward & Forward is an incredible wine of exceptional intensity, balance and precision made from 40% Chardonnay with 30% each of Roussanne and Viognier. Though an unusual blend this drinks like aged white Burgundy on steroids. Full-bodied, decadent and deliciously textural it offers up wonderful notes of stone fruits, griddled tropical fruits, sweet spices and honey.