SQN On the Lam

Drinking at a friend's home.

2009 Sine Qua Non On the Lam - 48% Roussanne, 35% Chardonnay and 17% Viognier. 15.5% alcohol. Very ripe and hot on the palate, sweet with a bitter finish. Toasty nose came out after a little more than 5 minutes, instantly changing the whole profile of the wine. There was so much honey, or actually honeysuckle, with some apricot and a hint of nuttiness. More than 2 hours after opening, the sweetness on the palate was still there, and the cold temperature of the wine kept the bitterness in check. The nose got more floral, with a bit of straw and acetone as well. Incredibly beautiful after 2½ hours.