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The 2013 Sine Qua Non Female Grenache Magnum, crafted by winemaker Manfred Krankl, embodies a blend of 78% Grenache, 19% Syrah, and 3% Mourvèdre, with an alcohol content of 15.5%. Sourced primarily from the Eleven Confessions, Cumulus, and Third Twin estate vineyards in California, this vintage reflects a warm growing season that supported fruit concentration. The wine underwent 25 months of ageing in French oak, with only 22% new barrels used. The aroma profile includes black raspberries, white pepper, and lavender, showcased in the magnum format which aids in preserving its structure alongside a velvety mouthfeel. This release signifies a marked focus on estate fruit, enhancing both aromatic complexity and balance.
Showing similar to a previous bottle tasted in Colorado, the 2013 Grenache Female (78% Grenache, 19% Syrah and 3% Mourvedre) is more high toned and pretty than the 2014, with perfumed notes of black raspberries, licorice, herbes de Provence and violets. Similar on the palate to the 2014, yet perhaps with a touch more tannin, give this beauty a few years and drink it through 2033. — Jeb Dunnuck, 31st August 2016
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Huge tannins wrap around a core of voluptuous fruit in the 2013 Grenache Female. Dark-fleshed fruit, graphite, spices, savory herbs and lavender are some of the signatures. Today, the 2013 is quite imposing and shut down, so readers will have to be patient. The blend is 78% Grenache, 19% Syrah and 3% Mourvèdre, done with 88% whole clusters, which is high for Sine Qua Non. — Antonio Galloni, 1st September 2016
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The wines of Sine Qua Non need little introduction. Mould breaking, iconoclastic, visionary are just some of the descriptors invoked when critics and wine lovers discuss this unique winery. Based in Ventura, north of LA, the wines of Sine Qua Non regularly notch up perfect scores from critics while the waiting list for a direct allocation is well over ten years.
Founded by Manfred and Elaine Krankl in the early 1990s, the duo swiftly gained attention from wine lovers and critics for their superb Rhône blend wines, quirky labels and uncompromising approach in the vineyard and cellar. The winery has experimented with producing Oregon Pinot Noir, dessert wines and an array of quirky single varietal reds and whites, but generally revert to producing the wines for which they are most famous - Grenache and Syrah. The wines are generally big and bold, but those who like things cranked up to eleven should look no further than Manfred's "extended barrel ageing" program.
