2001 Sine Qua Non Pagan Poetry Rosé
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Self | Rating: 87
This is the best ros? the Krankl?s have produced (prior efforts have been pedestrian). Cloudy light ruby red color (one could easily mistake this rose for a lighter styled Pinot Noir). A big nose of peppery spices, strawberry, and plum leads to a strong mouthful of muted fruit coupled with light yet significant oak. Drink it up soon since time will not do this wine any favors.Drink Dates: 2003+Author: Daniel B
Since the debut "Queen of Spades" in 1994, original artwork and increasingly creative wordplay has adorned the label of each SQN wine. The wine itself has become a benchmark for Rhone varieties not just in California, but in the world. With 100-point scores in double digits, Robert Parker raves, "...the Grenache is the finest in the New World, the Syrah begs to be compared with the greatest of France, California, and Australia, and the white wine blends assembled by Manfred Krankl are as sumptuous and complex as the world's finest Chardonnays..." For all collectors, and particularly those that love Rhone-styled wines, SQN truly is something indispensable.
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California is the heartland of wine production in the US, and the state that brought prestige to American wine thanks to the pioneers who built early wineries like Staglin, Beringer, Ridge, Mayacamas and Chateau Montelena in the 1800s. Its large geographic area ensures a great diversity in growing sites, varieties grown, and quality levels. Generalizations about the state's wines have numerous exceptions; however, a few key facts generally hold true—ample sunshine, dry weather during the growing season, and moderate winters prevail. Chardonnay and Cabernet Sauvignon continue to dominate the state's production—albeit in continually smaller percentages, as growers continue to diversify. More than 100 different varieties can be found throughout the state.
Collector Data For This Wine
- 148 bottles owned
- 52 collectors
- Average collector rating: 87
(Out of 52 collectors)