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Score 95/100 · Jeff Leve, The Wine Cellar Insider, Aug 2016

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95
95/100

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97
97/100

Jeb Dunnuck

95
95/100

Jeff Leve, The Wine Cellar Insider

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92 points
Antonio Galloni, Vinous
Score 92/100 · Drink 2016-2023, Antonio Galloni, Vinous, Aug 2015

A rich, voluptuous white, the 2013 White Wine Résisté is built on pure texture. Honey, apricot pit, succulent peaches and mint all race from the glass. The high acidity of the Petite Manseng adds a kick of brightness on the finish. The blend is 45% Roussanne, 26% Chardonnay, 14% Petite Manseng, 10% Viognier and 5% Marsanne; 40% from Eleven Confessions, 29% Cumulus and 31% Bien Nacido.

97 points
Jeb Dunnuck, Wine Advocate
Score 97/100 · Drink 2017-2037, Jeb Dunnuck, Wine Advocate, Aug 2015

Scheduled to be released in November 2015, the 2013 White Wine Resiste is a sensational white from California that's made from 45% Roussanne, 26% Chardonnay, 14% Petite Manseng, 10% Viognier and 5% Marsanne that spent 19 months in 46% new French oak and the balance in concrete eggs and used barrels. Possessing rock-star levels of richness and texture on the palate, with full-bodied depth and power that never seems heavy or cumbersome, it has classic SQN white notes of buttered golden fruits, honeysuckle, honeycomb, toast and white flowers. Unctuous, full-flavored and still lively and fresh, it needs 2-3 years of cellaring and will keep for two decades.

97 points
Jeb Dunnuck
Score 97/100 · Jeb Dunnuck

Scheduled to be released in November 2015, the 2013 White Wine Resiste is a sensational white from California that's made from 45% Roussanne, 26% Chardonnay, 14% Petite Manseng, 10% Viognier and 5% Marsanne that spent 19 months in 46% new French oak and the balance in concrete eggs and used barrels. Possessing rock-star levels of richness and texture on the palate, with full-bodied depth and power that never seems heavy or cumbersome, it has classic SQN white notes of buttered golden fruits, honeysuckle, honeycomb, toast and white flowers. Unctuous, full-flavored and still lively and fresh, it needs 2-3 years of cellaring and will keep for two decades. Aug 2015, www.robertparker.com

About the producer

Sine Qua Non
Sine Qua Non

The brainchild of Manfred Krankl, Sine Qua Non (commonly known as SQN) is a cult California producer whose wines are avidly collected. The winery focuses on Rhône-inspired blends, however is famously non-conformist with each release totally unique.

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Grape Blend

Roussanne, Viognier, Chardonnay, Marsanne

Colour

White

Taste

Dry

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