Community Tasting Note
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csimm wrote: 96 points
September 1, 2017 - After about 2 hours of being open and with the opportunity to warm up above refrigerator temperature (actually, it was in an ice bucket), this white displayed absolutely beautiful notes of yellow and white citrus, ripe lemon, pear, honeysuckle, lamp oil, limestone, and citrus flowers. This had the slightest bit of reduction, but was almost instantly lifted by subtle white stone and pumice notes. It also had a honey/grilled pineapple kiss akin to the 2014 SQN Lightmotif (which I also thought was a phenomenal white wine from Krankl).
Though this had a great balance between verve/tension and voluptuousness, I would hold this 2012 for another year or two to round out the back end just a little more. The Chardonnay helped to soften any bitterness on the finish, but I think this has the ability to deliver even more seamlessness after 2019. 95-96+ points with upside in a year or so.4,108 views
2 Comments
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markcic commented:
9/23/17, 5:35 AM - Took your advice and pulled it out of the ice bucket. You are so right, the closer to room temperature the more beautiful the wine became. It was my first Sine Qua Non and I am now totally addicted to this vineyard.
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csimm commented:
9/23/17, 7:59 AM - I really think Krankl crafts some extraordinary whites. That last few we've had tasted perfectly at, or a little above, cellar temperature (56-58 degrees). Too cold and the flavors get muted too much. Even at close to a cooler room temp (65-70), its flavors were still blossoming. I don't have a ton of experience with SQN, but this wine was especially beautiful. Glad it worked out for you! Nice tasting note you wrote.