Sine Qua Non Icarus Grenache 1999

Sine Qua Non Icarus Grenache 1999

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  • Robert Parker rating 93
  • Vinous rating 90
Sine Qua Non Icarus Grenache 1999
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75 cl

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Sine Qua Non is the creation of pioneering winemaker, Manfred Krankl, and is a world-famous cult winery revered for producing miniscule quantities of unique Rhône-inspired wines from some of the greatest vineyards across the Central Coast. Icarus from 1999 is a blend of 80% Grenache, 18% Syrah and 2% Viognier with fruit sourced from the Alban and Stolpman vineyards. Now approaching its peak drinking window, this full-bodied, rich and decadent release, exudes charming notes of black cherry, plum and raspberry fruit with subtle hints of woodsmoke, earth and cracked black pepper.
90 Vinous
(grenache) Bright ruby-red. Oaky aromas of very ripe red fruits, spice cake and mocha. Superripe-verging-on-porty, with excellent fruit intensity and a strong oak component. Finishes strong and persistent but quite dry, with black raspberry and spice cake flavors and big, ripe tannins. Doesn't show quite the dimenion of the '98 Marauder bottling.

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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.

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