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2012 Sine Qua Non The Writing On The Wall, 1.5ltr

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RATINGS

98Vinous / IWC

...a real stunner. Bold red cherry, pomegranate, spice and sweet floral notes are all underpinned by veins of acidity and tannin that give the wine its freshness and polish.

97-100The Wine Advocate

...the greatest Petite Sirah to ever come out of California (or the world?)... A massive, full-bodied effort that offers incredible depth & richness without ever seeming heavy or cumbersome, offers up blockbuster-styled aromas & flavors...

TYPE

Red Wine, Petite Sirah

Despite its popularity, this grape is quite rare. Less than 10,000 acres are planted worldwide, with the bulk in California. In France, the grape is referred to as Durif. Not to be confused with Syrah, Petite Sirah is a cross of Syrah and Peloursin. The result is darker and fuller.

VINTAGE

2012 Sine Qua Non The Writing On The Wall

This limited edition, coffee-table book about Sine Qua Non and the magnum of 2012 Petite Sirah packaged with it is the latest maverick project from Manfred and Elaine Krankl, iconic founders of Sine Qua Non. SQN is of course the cult producer of some of the contemporary wine world's most collectible wines, which are admired and acquired not only because they are extraordinarily delicious to drink but because they come with irreverent names and off-beat labels. In April the Krankls released this collector's edition book and the Petite Sirah to their mailing list only. The book, called "The Art of Sine Qua Non," includes a history of SQN written by Manfred and a foreword by Elaine. It also contains images of many of the SQN labels, including every single rosé label, and images of labels that, according to the Krankls, were "rejected by the pleasure police," presumably governmental authorities. These non-conformist labels promise to be highly amusing. The book is a 250-page, cloth-bound, hardcover, 13-inch by 9.5-inch edition. The collector's edition on offer here is numbered and is one of only 350 produced. It is signed by Manfred and comes packaged in a bamboo box with the Petite Sirah, which is appropriately called "The Writing on the Wall." The wine is 94% Petite Sirah and 6% Viognier from estate vineyards. Only 356 magnums were produced.

94% Petite Sirah and 6% Viognier. Only 356 1.5L bottles produced.

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