FEATURES
🏰 Sine Qua Non's Omadhaun & Poltroon Roussanne Chardonnay 1996 is a rare California white blend from a vintage that offered 【solid options in the New World】. This blend, typically Chardonnay-dominant, offers a full-bodied, rounded mouthfeel. Chardonnay provides structure, while Roussanne adds body, alcohol, and distinctive herbal and baked-pear aromas. At this age, expect complex notes of honey, nuts, and a creamy texture, alongside tropical and citrus fruit, possibly with blossom-tinged minerality.
🍴 This rich white blend pairs beautifully with smoked fish cakes, grilled crayfish, or poached chicken with lemon cream sauce. It also excels with other rich seafood, roasted poultry, and creamy pasta dishes.
🥂 An intriguing choice for a connoisseur's tasting, a special dinner, or for exploring the evolution of unique California white blends.
BACKGROUND
Sine Qua Non, founded by Manfred Krankl, is a cult winery in California known for its highly sought-after, limited-production Rhône-style blends. Each vintage features unique names and artwork. The Omadhaun & Poltroon is a rare white blend of Roussanne and Chardonnay. It is incredibly rich, opulent, and full-bodied, offering layers of tropical fruit, honeysuckle, and toasted nuts, balanced by a surprising freshness.