{"product_id":"sine-qua-non-just-for-the-love-of-it-2002","title":"Sine Qua Non Just For The Love of It 2002","description":"\u003cp\u003eSine Qua Non Just For The Love of It 2002 is a cult California Syrah of remarkable intensity and individuality, widely regarded as one of the estate’s most celebrated releases. Crafted in tiny quantities from top Santa Barbara County fruit, it captures the Rhône-inspired style that made Sine Qua Non famous, while showing the ripeness, power, and purity that define great California Syrah.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMakuprofiili\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIn the glass, this wine is deeply colored and saturated, hinting at its concentration and richness. The nose is extraordinarily expressive, with aromas of crème de cassis, blackberry, licorice, toast, barbecue spice, and exotic floral notes that give it a lifted, seductive character.\n\nThe palate is full-bodied and densely layered, yet beautifully focused, with great purity of fruit and a long, persistent finish. It combines power with precision, offering a wine that is already approachable but built to evolve gracefully over time. Robert Parker noted that it should drink well for 10–15 years, and it has the structure to reward careful cellaring.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eViininvalmistus\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis 2002 release is a blend of 96% Syrah, 2% Grenache, and 2% Viognier, sourced from a near-even split of Alban, Bien Nacido, and Stolpman fruit, with small amounts from Shadow Canyon and White Hawk. The vineyards sit in Santa Barbara County, where warm Californian sunshine and cooling coastal influences help develop ripe fruit while preserving freshness. Vinification details are not fully specified, but Sine Qua Non is known for meticulous, small-lot production that emphasizes concentration, balance, and site expression.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRuoka \u0026amp; tarjoilu\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis is a wine that pairs beautifully with rich, flavorful dishes such as grilled lamb, braised short ribs, venison, or slow-roasted beef with rosemary and black pepper. It also works well with smoky barbecue, game birds, and mature hard cheeses. Serve at around 16–18°C, and decant for at least 1–2 hours if opening now to allow the aromatics and texture to fully unfold.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTuottaja\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSine Qua Non, founded by Austrian-born winemaker Manfred Krankl and his wife Elaine, has become one of California’s most sought-after cult producers. Based in Ventura County with most of its vineyards in Santa Barbara, the estate built its reputation on tiny-production Rhône-style wines, especially Syrah-based reds and Rhône-inspired whites. Since its first vintage in 1994, the winery has earned international acclaim, including early high praise from Robert Parker, and remains known for its artistry, scarcity, and devoted following.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Sine Qua Non","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49122451652850,"sku":"FW-630","price":2007.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0826\/4810\/5202\/files\/just_for_the_love.png?v=1777476099","url":"https:\/\/bottlehero.fi\/products\/sine-qua-non-just-for-the-love-of-it-2002","provider":"Bottle Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}