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Li’l E 2003
900,00€
Including VAT (subject to differential taxation according to §25a UStG), plus shipping costs .
€ 1.200,00 / l
Including VAT, plus shipping costs .
Sine Qua Non Li'l E 2003 – a rare Grenache legend from California. Manfred Krankl masterfully captures pure fruit, spice, and elegance in this iconic Vintage. A collector's item for connoisseurs, Available to you in Vienna immediately.
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About the manufacturer
Sine Qua Non
Sine Qua Non is a California winery from Paso Robles, renowned for its unconventional and extremely limited productions. The founder and winemaker follows a radical philosophy: each bottle is a work of art, each Vintage an experiment with its own name and often its own design.
You won't find any standard Wines here. Sine Qua Non works with unusual grape blends and boldly experiments with vinification and style. Wines like "The Hated Hunter" or "Kolibri" are an expression of this artistic freedom – intense, complex, and often polarizing. The winery deliberately produces in tiny quantities, making these Wines highly sought-after collector's items.
Quality is non-negotiable. Despite the playful approach, the Wines produced possess great depth and aging potential, offering a unique interpretation of the Californian terroir. Each bottling tells a story and challenges you to reconsider your expectations of taste.
At Wine In Time you will find a curated selection of these rare treasures – for all those who dare to drink beyond the ordinary.
- Categories
Red Wine
- Volume
0,75
- Vintage
2003
- Allergies
sulfites
- Countries
USA
- Region
California
- winery
Sine Qua Non
- Grape Variety
Grenache
- Wine name
Li'l E
The Sine Qua Non Li'l E 2003 is an exceptional rarity from California , created by Manfred Krankl, the visionary winemaker behind Sine Qua Non. This Vintage from the Central Coast is considered a milestone: a tribute to old Grenache vines, vinified with uncompromising dedication and minimal intervention. Only a few bottles exist worldwide – this wine is pure wine history.
The grapes come from hand-selected vines, some over 60 years old, which thrive in barren, windswept locations. After spontaneous fermentation in open wooden vats, the 2003 Li'l E matures in French barriques, with Krankl deliberately foregoing fining and filtration. The result: a wine of hypnotic purity and structural depth, celebrating Grenache in its noblest form.
On the nose, a spectrum of dark cherries, blackberry jelly, and candied violets unfolds, underpinned by notes of licorice, cinnamon, and fine tobacco. On the palate, the Sine Qua Non Li'l E 2003 is both opulent and delicate: silky tannins carry layers of red fruit, cassis, and graphite, accompanied by mineral freshness and spicy complexity. The finish is endless, interwoven with chocolate, espresso, and a hint of wild herbs.
At Wine In Time Vienna, you can easily order this legendary Red Wine online – with express delivery directly to your door. We guarantee optimal storage and fast, secure shipping for your rare Wines.
Decant the Li'l E 2003 at least two hours before serving at 16–18°C. It pairs wonderfully with braised venison, aged Comté cheese, or dark chocolate with sea salt. A wine that makes moments unforgettable.
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