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97 Robert Parker's Wine Advocate -
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Tectumque means "shelter" in Latin. This wine was initially going to be called "Inconnue" ("unknown" in French), but that name had already been trademarked. "Naming wines is becoming impossible" mentioned Manfred. "Everything has already been taken. Even, 'No Name!'" This is a blend of 38% Roussanne, 31% Petit Manseng, 18% Chardonnay, 9% Viognier and 4% Muscat. The vineyard components are 52% Cumulus Estate, 19% Eleven Confessions Estate, 18% Bien Nacido Vineyard and 11% The Third Twin Estate. It spent around 20 months aging in 9% concrete eggs, 4% amphora, 9% used barrels and 78% new French oak puncheons.
Technical Details
- Blend38% Roussanne, 31% Petit Manseng, 18% Chardonnay, 9% Viognier and 4% Muscat
- WinemakerManfred Krankl
- CountryUS
- RegionSanta Barbara County
- AppellationSanta Rita Hills
- Alcohol15.2%
Sine Qua Non White TECTUMQUE 2017
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This has a deep staining golden hue that looks a bit like chardonnay with a touch of age on it. It is packed full of flowers and ripe stone fruits with beautifully integrated wood. This is so seamless and contimplative on the nose. The palate is uber concentrated and pure fruited with so much length it is staggering. This drinks so impressively at this early stage, I can't wait to revisit this in a couple years! 97 points and just a gem of a wine.
About the Producer
Sine Qua Non has become an international sensation and one of the most collected California wines. Manfred Krankl started with a vision and a whole lot of passion and turned it into an incredible success. They now own four rather diverse Estate vineyards: Eleven Confessions in Santa Rita Hills, Cumulus in south Santa Barbara, The Third Twin in Los Alamos and Molly Aida in Tepusquet Canyon planted to head trained Mourvedre. Without a doubt SQN produces some of the most interesting wines we taste every year.