
Technical Details
Blend | 38% Roussanne, 31% Petit Manseng, 18% Chardonnay, 9% Viognier and 4% Muscat |
Winemaker | Manfred Krankl |
Country | US |
Region | Santa Barbara County |
Appellation | Santa Rita Hills |
Alcohol | 15.2 |
Sine Qua Non White TECTUMQUE 2017
Other Whites | US
$174.95 - 750mL
Technical Details
Blend | 38% Roussanne, 31% Petit Manseng, 18% Chardonnay, 9% Viognier and 4% Muscat |
Winemaker | Manfred Krankl |
Country | US |
Region | Santa Barbara County |
Appellation | Santa Rita Hills |
Alcohol | 15.2% |
About The Producer
Reviews
Robert Parker's Wine Advocate
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.