2008 Sine Qua Non The Pontiff Rosé

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Score 16.5/20 · Drink 2010-2013, Julia Harding MW, jancisrobinson.com, Oct 2012

47% Grenache, 31% Syrah, 22% Roussanne. Deep bricky pink. Spicy, peppery, Victoria plums, strawberry, still lots of fruit. So fragrant and so fruity for a rosé that is four years old. Full flavoured and silky and powerful. Would be better if it were served cooler. Lots of spice on the finish. Very long. Carries its alcohol better and is less viscous than the On the Lam. (JH)

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17
17/20

Julia Harding MW, jancisrobinson.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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Rosé

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Dry

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