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Santa Barbara Sine Qua Non Ratsel Syrah Manfred Krankl 2016

  • Black fruit
  • Gastronomic wine
  • Color: Red
  • 13% 
  • 0.75L
  • Intensity
  • Full-bodied

Whatever the vintage, this wine is always awarded high scores from critics. A complex blend to cellar for a few years before enjoying with flavourful meats.  More info

This blend of Syrah, Mourvèdre, Petite Syrah, Grenache and Viognier is always awarded high scores from Robert Parker, whatever the vintage. Half of the grapes are vinified whole bunch. It delivers notes of black fruits, liqueur and, over time, game. Full-bodied and dense, age for a few years in order to soften its tannins. The ideal wine for flavourful meats.

Santa Barbara Sine Qua Non Ratsel Syrah Manfred Krankl serve at a temperature of 16°C. It will pair perfectly with the following dishes: Chevreuil sauce grand veneur, Pigeon rôti aux cèpes, Bœuf bourguignon.

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Santa Barbara Sine Qua Non Ratsel Syrah Manfred Krankl

The wine

This blend of Syrah, Mourvèdre, Petite Syrah, Grenache and Viognier is always awarded high scores from Robert Parker, whatever the vintage. Half of the grapes are vinified whole bunch. It delivers notes of black fruits, liqueur and, over time, game. Full-bodied and dense, age for a few years in order to soften its tannins. The ideal wine for flavourful meats.

Information about domain Sine Qua Non

The Sine Qua Non winery was founded by Austrian born Manfred Krankl, who immigrated to California in the 1980s. After a few years spent opening restaurants, he settled in Ventura to make wine as a hobby. Encouraged by friends and family who enjoyed his wines, he started marketing it in 1994. His first wine was awarded an excellent 95/100 by Robert Parker. The famous American wine critic subsequently awarded him a multitude of 100/100 scores and even dubbed him “One of the most creative and multidimensional winemakers on planet Earth”. In 2004, he began growing his own vines and gradually stopped buying in grapes. His vineyard is a reference for Santa Barbara County, but his limited output means that his wines are extremely sought after.

Detailed characteristics

  • Quantity: 1 Bottle
  • Level: 1 into-neck
  • Label: 1 good appearance
  • Origin: Producer
  • Recoverable VAT: Yes
  • Original Wooden Case / Original Case: No
  • French customs seal: yes
  • Alcohol percentage: 13 %
  • Country/Region: United-States - Central Coast
  • Appellation/Wine: Santa Barbara
  • Producer/Owner: Manfred Krankl
  • Vintage: 2016
  • Color: Red
  • Service temperature: 16°
  • Viticulture: Environment friendly 
  • Intensity: Full-bodied
  • Dominant aroma: Black fruit
  • Tasting occasion: Gastronomic wine
  • Grape variety: 100% Syrah
Santa Barbara Sine Qua Non Ratsel Syrah Manfred Krankl
Santa Barbara Sine Qua Non Ratsel Syrah Manfred Krankl

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