Roman Sukley

9.8

2004 Sine Qua Non Covert Fingers Pinot Noir. 14.9% alcohol from the Santa Rita Hills Vineyard. Beautiful, youthful garnet hues with a seductive bouquet of dark fruits and freshly cut flowers on the nose. On the palate, sweet, ripe cherries predominate with notes of cinnamon and candied orange rind nicely balanced against a yeasty, freshly baked bread-like savoriness that blows me away. Texture in Spades. Wonderful acidity. Complex and perfectly balanced. My brother-in-law Joe said it best when he described the wine as ethereal. Wine of the weekend for me which is saying something since the weekend just started. Hate to sound like a broken record, but Manfred Krankl. Nuff said! — 9 years ago

with Bill, Charles and 3 others

Willie Carter

8.9

Dark violet in the glass. Soft, earthy aromas of soil, blueberries, and dark chocolate. Vanilla, a bit of menthol, and spice come to play, as well. Lighter than I saw coming, with a smoothness, despite the overall bigness of the wine. Chocolate cake, Newports, and cherry cola on the palate, with just a touch of dark soil there too. Nice acidity and a not so bad finish featuring vanilla and warm spices. The problem is, absolutely nothing about this screams "Oakville" to me. Not even a little bit. Just a pretty decent sub-$25 Napa Cab. No, not the $65 that WTSO claims, but $25. Overall, not a bad bottle just don't expect to be wowed. — 10 years ago

Bob Green

9.3

Drink now--perfect blend of Syrah and cab, soft and fragrant . Won't keep long though no tannin. — 10 years ago

Velma Cooper

9.0

Velma had this 10 years ago

Michael Park

9.2

Dark fruits, luscious in every regard. Krankl rocks! — 11 years ago

Roman Sukley

9.8

SQN wines are feasts for the senses. Floral overload here with notes of lilacs, lavender and yes, @Dag Zapatero, violets. Berries and kirsch and maybe some almonds? Beautifully textured, nuanced and seamless. Great structure. Just so damn well made. The craftsmanship here just blows me away. Me. Krankl is simply a genius. Terrific lengthy finish. Years to go on this one, but you won't be disappointed if you're inclined to pull the cork now. — 11 years ago

Andrew Z. Scharf

9.4

2009 vintage. Is there a winemaker who achieves more with Grenache than Krankl? If so, please let me know. — 11 years ago

Paul Costigan

Founder Courtier Wines

9.1

2012: With Michael Havens. — 12 years ago

Gilles de Chambure

Master Sommelier & Educator

9.7

michael Havens venture with morgan twain peterson from carneros fruit — 13 years ago

Roman Sukley

9.8

Seriously, Manfred Krankl is the man! — 13 years ago

Jeroen Koenen

9.5

Incomparable take on Riesling...
Northern Rhône-nose, Krankl-like concentration and unctuous-ness. Yet the minerality screams Riesling!!!
Alive and kicking. — 9 years ago

Roman Sukley

9.5

2013 SQN "...And An Eight Track" Rose'. I look at these as Manfred's in your face, over the top, hedonistic homage to life wines. Throw all of your preconceived notions of what a Rose' should be right out the window. These wines celebrate life. No review today. Happy Memorial Day. Don't think. Enjoy. Recently, I've had a little back and forth with a non-SQN believer who shall remain nameless. You know the type. "I just don't get SQN" (And man, do I ever hate that phrase. Surprisingly, don't think I've ever heard "I just don't get DRC"). Anyway, I let it upset me more than it should have. To each his own. Drink what you love, but for my money, give me Mr Krankl anytime! — 9 years ago

Nick Ionadi

9.2

Let breath for a couple hours and it was excellent. — 10 years ago

Roman Sukley

9.5

Gorgeous ruby, purple color. Knockout nose of cocoa, blackberries and cassis. On the palate, black currents, melted chocolate, espresso, graphite as well as an earthy quality. Supple tannins and a wonderful richness. This Harlan second label is probably better than most producer's primary. I don't drink much Cabernet as I've been driven from the market because of ever increasing costs (I only have room for a couple high end wines, and who in their right mind would ever say no to Mr Krankl?), but I always feel regretful whenever I open a great one and see what I'm missing. — 10 years ago

John B

9.6

Deep yellow color. Reserved at cellar temp, more perfumed as it warmed up. Mango, honeydew melon, and lanolin on the nose. Tart apple, baked fruit, pineapple, and beeswax on the palate. Very complex and balanced. The best Krankl white I've had. — 11 years ago

Andrew Z. Scharf

9.8

Ginormous fan of whatever Herr Krankl throws at me. — 11 years ago

bobinaction

8.9

family juice — 11 years ago

Tom Kiley

9.2

Great deal at NH liquor store now — 11 years ago

Jens Hoogstad

10

100/100. Again a perfect dead knock out from Krankl. — 12 years ago

Sport Sease

8.9

2010 Havens Meritage Napa Valley Rutherford. NH Liquor store for $16.99 down from $26.99. — 13 years ago

Shawn R

9.4

Maggie was once a student under Manfred Krankl, this bottle was her second vintage. Shows a restrained nose even after 3 hours after the decant. Hints of wild game and blackberry compote on the nose. Sweet tannins that integrate well and provide backbone. Layers of cassis, plum and wild flowers set up a stellar finish that sails for over a minute. — 9 years ago

Jody Scharf

9.2

Christine@Christine Havens on your recommendation. Thank you. Fabulous — 9 years ago

Steve Anderson

9.5

Special bottling for Hospice du Rhone auction. Really nice - like a nice aged CdP, including a hint of Brett. Believe this is a GSM, with Grenache being the major component. Drank this with Manfred K. Well, sort of. He was at the next table. — 10 years ago

George Kaulbach

9.0

Delicious and smooth but with depth. A nice Merlot that pairs well with strip steak. Discounted and another 15% volume at NH State made it $17. As good as it gets at that price and worthy of Saturday dinner. — 10 years ago

John Van Trijp

10

101/100!!! Manfred Krankl is my Hero! — 10 years ago

Ryan Carey

Founder Wine Confidential

9.2

Happy New Year! Especially the drinkers @Bill Bender @David A Lentine @Christine Havens @Ron R @Paul Treadway @Stephanie Bolton @Eric French @Jordan Carey — 11 years ago

Mari Havens

9.3

Elegant and fruit forward. I taste velvet plums and raspberries with a hint of Cedar. Pairs perfectly with Mustard and Cider Brined Pork Chops Broccoli Rabe and Mushroom Bruschetta. Tames the garlic...seduces the palette.
So delicious. — 11 years ago

with Michael

Andrew Z. Scharf

9.5

2011 dark blossom Grenache. Krankl is a genius. A beautiful #sqn offering. — 12 years ago

Ki Punwar

Owner, California Wine Republic

9.4

Another Krankl boomer Syrah — 12 years ago

Tom Moore

9.5

Lots of funk, tobacco, background dark fruit. Love it! — 13 years ago