{"title":"Sine Qua Non Domain","description":"\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSine Qua Non\u003c\/strong\u003e Winery is a prestigious wine producer located in the Santa Barbara region of California, USA. It is run by Manfred and Elaine Krankl, who are considered pioneers of California winemaking. The winery produces high-quality red and white wines, primarily from Syrah, Viognier, Roussanne, and Grenache grapes. Sine Qua Non wines have received numerous awards and have won many prizes in the most prestigious wine competitions. They are renowned for their aromatic complexity, long finish, and expression of terroir. Tours and tastings are available for wine enthusiasts interested in a more in-depth experience. Sine Qua Non wines are a must for passionate wine lovers seeking superior quality, and they are particularly appreciated for their originality and finesse.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"sine-qua-non-distenta-v-syrah-2023","title":"Sine Qua Non - Distenta V Syrah - 2023","description":"\u003cp\u003eDistenta V Syrah comes from three of Sine Qua Non's vineyards in California: The Third Twin, in Ventura County, which supplied nearly half of the grapes in 2023, Cumulus, and Eleven Confessions, a plot of around thirteen hectares in the Sta. Rita Hills and the coolest site on the estate. Under the influence of the Pacific Ocean, the climate combines generous sunshine with cool nights, ideal for concentrated grapes that retain brightness and tension.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe blend brings together 85.8% Syrah, complemented by Grenache, Petite Sirah, Mourvèdre and a touch of Petit Manseng and Muscat. Fermentation includes 11% whole clusters, which bring freshness and aromatic lift to the wine. Ageing lasts 23 months in French oak barrels, 63% of them new, to refine the texture and fold the power of the 2023 vintage into a precise structure.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis wine reveals notes of \u003cstrong\u003eblackberry\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003eblueberry\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003eblack cherry\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003eviolet\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003ecracked pepper\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003eexotic spices\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003eleather\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003etar\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong\u003ecrushed stone\u003c\/strong\u003e. Black fruit dominates a deep bouquet, lifted by florals and spice. The palate is broad, juicy and refined, carried by tight yet supple tannins, fine freshness and a long, fragrant, peppery finish.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Valade \u0026 Transandine","offers":[{"title":"750ml","offer_id":59522440626524,"sku":null,"price":349.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0284\/0032\/0643\/files\/distenta-v-syrah-2023.png?v=1792066903"},{"product_id":"sine-qua-non-distenta-v-grenache-2023","title":"Sine Qua Non - Distenta V Grenache - 2023","description":"\u003cp\u003eDistenta V Grenache comes from the vineyards Sine Qua Non farms in California, on the Central Coast and in Ventura County, north of Los Angeles. The estate grows Grenache there on sites chosen for their ability to ripen the grapes fully while preserving their freshness. The influence of the Pacific Ocean tempers the summer heat and cools the nights, and the 2023 vintage, cooler and longer than the previous ones, allowed slow, even ripening.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe blend combines 81.8% Grenache with Mourvèdre, Syrah and a touch of Muscat and Petit Manseng. Fermentation is carried out with 25% whole clusters, which bring freshness, floral brightness and structure. The wine is then aged for around 23 months in French oak barrels, 58% of them new, together with demi-muids and older barrels, to polish the tannins without masking the fruit.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis wine reveals notes of \u003cstrong\u003ewild berry jam\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003eblack raspberry\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003eblack cherry\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003eblood orange\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003emandarin\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003elavender\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003ewildflowers\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003eroasted herbs\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003egraphite\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong\u003epeppery spices\u003c\/strong\u003e. The palate is broad, round and layered, combining dense, refined fruit with crushed-stone minerality, finely woven tannins, vibrant acidity and a long, chiselled finish.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Valade \u0026 Transandine","offers":[{"title":"750ml","offer_id":59522441118044,"sku":null,"price":349.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0284\/0032\/0643\/files\/distenta-v-grenache-2023.png?v=1792066908"},{"product_id":"sine-qua-non-distenta-iv-white-2022","title":"Sine Qua Non - Distenta IV White - 2022","description":"\u003cp\u003eDistenta IV White comes mostly from Eleven Confessions, Sine Qua Non's vineyard in the Sta. Rita Hills, on California's Central Coast. Acquired in 2000, this plot of around thirteen hectares is the coolest site on the estate and gives very low yields. The rest of the grapes come from the Cumulus and The Third Twin vineyards. The influence of the Pacific Ocean tempers the heat there and preserves the freshness of the white grapes until they are fully ripe.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe grapes are pressed and the juice goes straight into barrel, without settling, to ferment. The blend of Roussanne, Gelber Muskateller, Chardonnay, Petit Manseng and Viognier is decided over long tasting sessions. The wine is aged for twenty-two and a half months in French oak barrels, mostly large-format, 75% of them new, which keeps the oak imprint discreet.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis wine reveals notes of \u003cstrong\u003ehoneyed pineapple\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003eorange marmalade\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003eorange blossom\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003ewhite peach\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003emango\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003ehoneycomb\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003eblanched almond\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003eallspice\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong\u003ewarm bread\u003c\/strong\u003e. The palate is broad, deep and opulent, with a satiny, layered texture, balanced by well-integrated acidity that gives it great tension, before a finish of remarkable length.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Valade \u0026 Transandine","offers":[{"title":"750ml","offer_id":59522441544028,"sku":null,"price":277.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0284\/0032\/0643\/files\/distenta-iv-white-2022.png?v=1792066913"},{"product_id":"sine-qua-non-eleven-confession-syrah-2021","title":"Sine Qua Non - Eleven Confession Syrah - 2021","description":"\u003cp\u003eEleven Confession Syrah comes from a single vineyard, Eleven Confessions, a plot of around thirteen hectares in the Sta. Rita Hills, in Santa Barbara County, on California's Central Coast. Acquired by Manfred and Elaine Krankl in 2000, it was Sine Qua Non's first estate-owned vineyard. It is the coolest site on the estate, planted mainly with Syrah and Grenache, where very low yields give highly concentrated grapes.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe blend brings together 85.7% Syrah, Grenache, Petite Sirah and a touch of Gelber Muskateller and Viognier. Fermentation includes 23% whole clusters. Like all the Eleven Confessions cuvées, this wine benefits from extended ageing: thirty-eight and a half months in French oak demi-muids, 52% of them new. The warm, dry 2021 vintage produced a structured wine built for ageing.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis wine reveals notes of \u003cstrong\u003eblackberry\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003eblue fruit\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003espring flowers\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003evanilla\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003esweet spices\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003eblack pepper\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003echarcoal\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003ementhol\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong\u003eeucalyptus\u003c\/strong\u003e. 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