Sine Qua Non

Mr. K The Noble Man Alban Vineyard Chardonnay

9.525 ratings
9.65 pro ratings
Edna Valley, Central Coast, California, USA
Chardonnay
Duck, Shellfish, Goose, Mushrooms, Manchego & Parmesan, Game, Pork, Squash & Root Vegetables, Chicken, Turkey, Cheddar & Gruyere, Meaty & Oily Fish, White Fish, Shellfish, Crab & Lobster, Cream Sauces
Top Notes For
Eric Hwang

Wow, Chardonnay dessert wine with a touch of botrytis and honey and figs. Great acidity balances the sweetness.

Wow, Chardonnay dessert wine with a touch of botrytis and honey and figs. Great acidity balances the sweetness.

Sep 6th, 2015
Jens Hoogstad

100/100

100/100

Jul 24th, 2014
Alessandro Dalle Carbonare

Honey and dried fruits. Rich and very long. Unfortunately too much after an epic tasting

Honey and dried fruits. Rich and very long. Unfortunately too much after an epic tasting

Dec 12th, 2017
Chris Krueger

When first saw color, assumed worst after a funky cork.
Apricot extract.
Bottle was dusty but liquor was clean - but drink up.

When first saw color, assumed worst after a funky cork.
Apricot extract.
Bottle was dusty but liquor was clean - but drink up.

Jun 4th, 2017
Eric

Incredible dessert wine. Looks like brandy in the glass. Insanely balanced bright and sweet rose-like fruit. Finish was very light and crisp for a dessert. Awesome, awesome, awesome!!!

Incredible dessert wine. Looks like brandy in the glass. Insanely balanced bright and sweet rose-like fruit. Finish was very light and crisp for a dessert. Awesome, awesome, awesome!!!

Nov 19th, 2016
Bernardo Llaguno G.

I have no word for what I have encountered this couple of nights. I had never seen SQN dessert wine. To be able to taste two very different wines it is just incredible. Fantastic!!!

I have no word for what I have encountered this couple of nights. I had never seen SQN dessert wine. To be able to taste two very different wines it is just incredible. Fantastic!!!

Apr 5th, 2016
Andrew Benn

Complex
Elegant
Everything promised....and more
Discovered a bottle I did not know I had
Made it all the more delicious
Enjoyed with Cori & Brian as a Xmas night wrap up

Complex
Elegant
Everything promised....and more
Discovered a bottle I did not know I had
Made it all the more delicious
Enjoyed with Cori & Brian as a Xmas night wrap up

Dec 26th, 2014
Levi London

Whoa! Best dessert wine I've ever had. Sweet, yet balanced. Complex with an exceedingly long finish.

Whoa! Best dessert wine I've ever had. Sweet, yet balanced. Complex with an exceedingly long finish.

May 26th, 2013
John Jansma

John had this 6 years ago

John had this 6 years ago

May 14th, 2018
Jamie Smith

Jamie had this 8 years ago

Jamie had this 8 years ago

Jan 3rd, 2016