2005 Sine Qua Non, SQN, The Petition, California, Bottle (750ml)

Hedonist Gazette Aug 2012 - Even better is the 2005 The Petition, one of the most compelling dry white wines ever made in California. As I recall, this cuvee is virtually all Roussanne. It smells like a sweet Sauternes, but tastes totally dry. The color is a medium gold, and the wine offers up aromas of cr?me br?l?e, caramelized nuts and tangerine/orange marmalade. It hits the palate with a full-bodied intensity, extraordinary acidity and precision, and a remarkably dry, long finish. This sensational wine is still relatively young and pure. Given the fact that it is largely Roussanne, I would be foolish to try and guess where it is going from here, but at age seven, there is no danger of it falling apart.
Sine Qua Non, The Petition, California