Sine Qua Non Mr K DBS Viognier Half 1999

Sine Qua Non Mr K DBS Viognier 1999 is a full-bodied aromatic white wine produced from the Viognier grape variety by the iconic Sine Qua Non winery in the Central Coast region of California. Established by husband-and-wife team Manfred and Elaine Krankl in Ventura County in 1994, Sine Qua Non specialises in Rhône-style red and white blends which have developed a cult following among critics and California wine lovers alike. From year to year, Manfred Krankl sources fruit from a wide variety of growers, meaning that the winery`s output is frequently changes. "Slightly hazy orange-bronze colour. Super-ripe aromas of apricot, honey, caramel, brown butter and toffee. Very rich and dense, with slightly gamey flavours of apricot syrup, peach liqueur, pear and vanillin oak. A bit warm with its 13% alcohol, but some edgy acids keep this extremely rich, sweet wine from cloying." Vinous, 2003