Peter Sultan

9.3

Dont drink the last two bottles, note to self! Another zelig of whites, so much development to go but is drinking prettily now. Still young w much snappy apple-ness, encased in a yeasty & mineral pearl. Had w mussels in saki & parsley, & simply sauteed trout. Yum — 8 years ago

with Owen

Ian Staub

8.9

Decanted and enjoyed over a few hours. Intense aroma of dark forest fruit, dried plums and herbs, some funk. Taste is well balanced, rich with tart wild raspberries and jam. Long finish. Has a bracing acidity and the slightest fizz that fades by the end of the first glass. Resolves to a nicely balanced acidity with moderate tannins that leave you wanting more. This is my first taste of Clos Saron in several years, and I'm reminded why my mind was blown initially. This won't be an everyday go-to but I appreciate how unique this wine is. Would love to share the next bottle with some open minded friends. — 8 years ago

Eclecto Man

10

"Elixir of the pearl / a luscious berry swirl" — 9 years ago

Ebbe Bonde Soerensen

9.0

This is simply a very fine expression of the grape, can't never get enough of this pearl😘 — 10 years ago

Chris DeBarr

9.2

Rorick's so-called "oyster wine" (Nacré means mother-of-pearl) brings the salty, limestone tastes plus the rounded, rich character of classic Semillon. Bring on the Kumomotos! — 10 years ago

Amanda Cripe

10

What a beautiful wine to share with wonderful people!!!
One of a kind, bold, yet well rounded, very fruit forward(cranberry!!Yum!!), very well balanced with medium tannins and medium acid. Pairs well with steak and spicy foods. Vintage 2012 you can find the wine at Pearl Wine Co. @Leora Pearl Madden — 10 years ago

Will Predhomme

Sommelier, Vintner The North Shore Project, Master of Wine candidate

9.2

Ontario meets Loire; blend of Pinot Noir / Cabernet Franc 50/50. Exactly as it should be. Fresh, alive. Wine program BTG (if I had one :) — 11 years ago

Ron Siegel

9.5

Doing 32 SQN Reds and 6 whites as well as a number of his stickies
tonight. This is the largest tasting of Sine Qua Non wines that I have ever heard about.

1st 100 % Chard from Manfred. — 11 years ago

Yair Haidu

9.6

Great effort from the iconic Greek winery Gerovassiliou. Made of three indigenous varieties Limnio, Mavroudi and Mavrotragano this is a little pearl. Reminds a bit Nebbiolo or montepulciano of highest level. tannins showed some firmness but it had a good complexity and remarkable balance. Loved it — 11 years ago

Susan Adams

9.2

Nice rich flavor - we were introduced to this type of wine at the Pearl wine tasting. We bought this at Trader Joe's — 12 years ago

Lindsey King

9.1

I had this by the glass a few weeks ago and was disappointed but giving a second try out of the bottle has changed my opinion quite a bit. We decanted it for 30 minutes, mostly for aesthetic quality (why the heck not?) so maybe that had a bit to do with the overall taste. Such a truly beautiful translucent ruby colour - like stained glass. A bit o' tannin I was surprised by. Could definitely offer a LOT for diverse food pairings (I know, you're welcome for that insight about Pinot noir....) Young vines really showing in a fun way. Classic P-Morissette does Burgundian style. Cranberry, red purple flowers, black tea leaves, NICE potting soil (not the stuff you can get at dollarama). Would recommend to a friend. Oh also I drank this out of a brandy glass because #myparents . — 8 years ago

Kacie Lyn

9.1

The right kind of tannic — 9 years ago

David Hodge

9.0

Really love this wine. Tremendous character here from the winemakers treatment. Great touch of oxidization. — 9 years ago

Evan Keaschuk

9.3

Tight, but loads of underlying lemon/lime peel, pink grapefruit and white flowers. It will be a real treat in a few years — 10 years ago

with Alex and Jenna

Paul Costigan

Founder Courtier Wines

9.5

1964: Fountain of youth. Brackish yet inviting nose. In the middle palate a pearl of sweet fruit. Had to pace myself to not drink as fast as my hand was drawn toward it. Grip on the finish, what else could you want? — 10 years ago

Georgie Lee

9.5

This wine is such a treat. The 2012 is 100% Chardonnay. While it's not a full Vin Jaune, it still holds some beautiful characteristics of the Jura region. Fresh citrus fruit, hazelnut and saltiness with a delightful lick of minerality. We had this wine on recommendation at Pearl and Ash in NYC and it did not disappoint. Natural and biodynamic wine, just grapes and wild yeast. Yum. — 10 years ago

Chris Grimm

9.2

Full bodied honey. A good dose of acid to keep it fresh and exciting. — 11 years ago

Richard Austin

9.1

Lots of ripe peach, nectarine, a slight salinity that's very pleasant. Would go well with something spicy. — 11 years ago

Destiny Dudley

10

Brilliant wine! Perfect balance of weight, texture and acidity. Great with the Sweetbread dish at Pearl & Ash! — 12 years ago

The Schwartz

9.1

@ pearl and ash NYC, one of the more impressive old world wine lists around — 12 years ago

Michael Mallon

9.0

Sour cherries, strawberries, cedar, green peppers, black pepper, herbs and slate. Complex. Give it some time out of the bottle to open it up. — 8 years ago

Kyle Doucet-Walter

8.9

Riesling made with fruit from a satellite vineyard (hence the name). Very atypical but still pretty delicious. So atypical in fact that it was submitted for VQA as a blend instead of a 100% Riesling, which it is. — 8 years ago

Adelia

9.3

Holy mother of pearl — 9 years ago

Lewis Chester

9.3

2010 vintage. At Pearl & Ash on the Lower East Side (amazing wine list) with Kish. Deep ruby hue. Blackberry, leather, earth and savoury spice. Lots of white pepper and pencil shavings. Youthful. On the palate, great piercing acidity, medium plus concentration, medium alcohol, medium plus crunchy tannins. Long savoury finish. Really shouldn't have opened as this is still a baby. Clearly big and bold. Don't open until 2025+. Will drink forever: 2040+. — 10 years ago

Kellie Dolan

8.9

Dark cherry and raspberry with hints of blueberry and vanilla. Very smooth finish with a nice balance of acidity. — 10 years ago

Ric Spargo

9.2

Yes...again. Second bottle of this in 3 days. — 10 years ago

Lyn Farmer

9.5

Brilliant mother of pearl and onion skin color. Beautiful and subtle red fruit aromas linger under an overlay of brioche with a light spread of lemon curd. This is luscious in the mouth - elegant and lasting, a perfect rosé — 10 years ago

Heather Leatham

9.7

Wow. I knew this wasn't a 'typical' riesling but this is great. The nose is subtle sweet reminiscent of cider, and almost earthy. On the palate there is an underlying sweetness with an almost chardonnay top note. It has a fresh acidity with some lemon lime/citrus notes. As it opened up (was too cold at the outset) the dry riesling emerged as well as notes of pear and green apples. The nose had more sweetness too once warmed. — 11 years ago

with Dave

Todd Stone

8.9

A beautiful red with lots of flavor, oak and medium tannins. Had at Pearl & Ash NYC. — 12 years ago

Patrick Dolan

9.9

Smell of red raspberries and pepper. Light oak smell and taste. Very smooth and full bodied. Always a favorite and a long finish. — 13 years ago