2008 Sine Qua Non Jinete Bajo Vin de Paille Sine Qua Non, Sta. Rita Hills, California, USA
| Country | USA |
|---|---|
| Region | California |
| Appellation | Sta. Rita Hills |
| Producer | Sine Qua Non |
| Vintage | 2008 |
| Type | White (Sweet) |
| Grape Variety | Roussanne |
| ABV | 11.8% |
| Format | 3x37.5cl |
| Packaging | Original Wood Case |
| Duty Status | In Bond |
| Provenance | Purchased by Liquid Assets from a US-based merchant; directly imported into the UK by Liquid Assets; securely stored in a climate-controlled bonded facility |
| Stock | 1 case (in stock and available immediately) |
96 Robert Parker, The Wine Advocate (August 2010)
The days of the Mr. K wines are gone forever with the tragically premature death of Austrian Alois Kracher, who had partnered with Manfred Krankl in this intriguing homage to sweet nectars. Krankl continues on his own, and in Spring, 2011, he will release the 2008 Jinete Bajo Roussanne Vin de Paille, which is named after his wife's favorite horse. Made from 100% estate fruit, with a finished alcohol level of 11.8%, a whopping 240 grams per liter of residual sugar, and 8.7 grams of acidity, this is a pure nectar of honeyed marmalade, waxy, syrupy honeysuckle, exotic creme brulee, and citrus. The remarkable acidity cuts through the extraordinary sweetness, so the impression is fresh and vibrant. Krankl has pulled off a marvelous balancing act with this cuvee. How long will it last? I have no idea - maybe 50-100 years, but given the fact there are only 235 cases of half bottles, most of it will be consumed before 2020.
95 Josh Raynolds, Vinous (November 2010)
Deep gold. A highly aromatic, pungent bouquet of orange marmalade, apricot nectar and yellow plum, with exotic honey and spice notes. Lush and creamy in texture, with deeply concentrated, sweet pit and tropical fruit flavors and a strong note of candied citrus. There's surprising energy and lift to the finish, which leaves juicy peach and orange notes behind. I'd serve this as a dessert, by itself. This clocks in at 11.8% alcohol, with 240 g/l of residual sugar.