Joanie Neumayer

9.5

Wonderful with our fresh monkfish from the local fish truck. Purchased a few years ago and the age has given this great wine more depth. Really nice owners if you are in their zone. — 4 years ago

Frank Chen

9.1

Cool blend from Pfalz...vegetal tones jump out on nose...but palate more restrained..elevated acidity but a very pleasant light lemon peel ..unique blend Pinot blanc/reisling/Sauvignon blanc ...zeee Germans!!! — 7 years ago

Mike R

9.7

Omg good - prefect construction with some intriguing blackberry seed and purple plum notes that desperately wanted to jump out of the glass. Believe it or not only decanted for 45 mins - created an utter explosion of flavor and power - the wine absolutely amazed me with the intensity and deep flavor

It’s a big wine and it’s not “ready” by scientific standards, but boy oh boy was this thing singing in prefect pitch already with its electric blueberry, blackberry, purple plum and river rock spices - this surreal bombastic wine is reflecting both youth and a seeming modern stylistic character I have not experienced from a previous Manfred wine I have tried

Whatever your preference, it’s hard to deny the expert construction of this particular wine. Captivating, driven, complex, and pure. The only thing missing from this at the moment is some finesse, which I have confidence it will gain over the next few years. Ideally, wait until after 2022++. 98-100 points.

A huge contrast with the 2013 Next of Kyn No.7, which was all balled-up with nowhere to go all night; hyper-vigilantly tannic and on-guard. The 2014 was just as big, but had the presence of amazing flavor to back up its intensity and fortitude. — 7 years ago

with David

Keith Fisher

9.7

As you would expect from Manfred. After a while you just run out of superlatives and just sit there with a Syrah stained smile on your face. Rich dark fruit with beef blood smell (that term doesn’t do justice to how interesting and delicious the combination really is). Tremendous finish, dark color to the edge. Just a great wine experience. My only bottle. I have no clue how long this wine could go before peaking. — 8 years ago

Roman Sukley

9.8

2008 Sine Qua Non "Jinete Bajo Vin de Paille" California Roussanne (375ml). A sweet wine named after E’s favorite horse. Beautiful, fathom-deep gold color. Apricots and orange marmalade on the nose. Unctuous, syrupy, creamy texture with notes of candied citrus and creme brûlée. Monstrous 240 grams per liter of residual sugar with perfectly balanced acidity. Manfred really is the master of these high wire balancing acts. Is there anything that this guy doesn’t excel at? Simply spectacular. A beautiful dessert wine that is itself a dessert. — 8 years ago

with Tyler, Mike and 1 other

Michael Piaker

9.1

13 March 2017. The Four Horsemen, Brooklyn, NY. — 9 years ago

Darby Mae

9.3

The label is both pretty and evocative of this pretty and evocative wine that feels as though you've literally become the bottle's essence...like a love potion of petrichor and lover's spit HA ;). But really, smells like a field of freshly misted wildflowers beside a deep lake full of mystique, and a subtle kiss of honey that leaves hints of citrus on the lips. Beautifully balanced. Luxurious and sprightly. Alluring and innocent. — 5 years ago

Andrea Watt

8.9

dark, and rich, smells smokey. Tastes of fig jam, smoke, and cassis. — 7 years ago

Andy Hock

9.0

Lemon and tart white stone fruit. Light+ body and nice clean mineral acid finish. Pleasant — 7 years ago

Michael Piaker

9.0

23 May 2018. The Four Horsemen, Brooklyn, NY. — 8 years ago

Melissa Rose

10

Fantastic big bold red. Super special vintage.. 🍷 — 8 years ago

Hampus Bejnö

9.0

C-vitaminbrus, grapeskal, mineral, Konfiterad citron. Slankt och eteriskt. — 8 years ago

with John, Axel and 3 others

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. — 8 years ago

Galen Hasler

9.0

Natural beauty improving second day. Fruit is not specific but dimensions and feel is mesmerizing — 6 years ago

Jaz

9.2

Delicious light blend. Lovely texture. — 6 years ago

Michael Piaker

9.4

13 November 2018. The Four Horsemen, Brooklyn, NY. — 7 years ago

Philippe Dupuis

9.1

So singular. Textured, aromatic (litchi, honeydew, passion fruit) fresh and dangerously easy drinking. The wine is expensive, so is the work behind it, this natural wine stands among the very best. — 7 years ago

with Alina

Bill Bender

9.5

Sensational SQN at 16.9% alcohol was the sexiest “little chick” (Gallinita) at the party courtesy of @Eric LaMasters while you could feel the substance of this wine the high alcohol was not a factor at all....illustrating once again how Manfred is a magician at bringing the chained inhabitant of the barrel to the edge of the waterfall but never allowing it to go up and over the edge and crash and die on the rocks below. Massive (for a rose’) but an intricate and somehow delicate wine. Grenache dominates the blend with ample bright red fruit, herbs, stewed strawberry and a decided creamy texture. Unfurled and blossomed throughout the night. Best Glass was the last. — 8 years ago

Alan Doughty

8.9

Very crisp and refreshing on the front, before turning a touch richer on the finish. Flavors of white peach, pear and tropical notes, backed with a biscuity element. — 8 years ago

Cody Short

9.5

Gave this a 3hr decant and needed every bit of it and continued to evolve in the glass. Big wine but extremely well balanced. Manfred is the master. — 9 years ago