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Stein California Grenache
Dense boysenberry in color: nose of blackcurrant, spice and a little licorice; lovely texture of fully ripe fruit that’s bright with just enough supporting tannin. SQN always so solid. — 3 years ago
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Stock California Syrah
A couple of wines to celebrate our anniversary.
The nose alone was intoxicating. Dark plush berries abound. Gave it about 3 hours of air. It was ready to go. — 5 years ago
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On The Lam White Blend 2009
The 2nd WNH Zoom tasting on 3/29 with a “open any white” theme. The On The Lam is eleven years old and is reminiscent of the Backwards and Forwards at this point in its development. I had a Backwards & Forwards in 2017 that had a ridiculously delicious array of secondary characteristics that were just outstanding in their funky goodness. This bottle reminds me more of that wine at age 10. It has transformed from youthful to mature but displays no adolescent awkwardness. Honeyed melon, marzipan, candied pear and burnt marshmallow envelop a firm backbone of acidity. It’s adding weight but ever so slowly. Right now it’s still lithe and pushy and a changeling in the glass that warrants frequent check ins because a night of drinking will deliver 4 or 5 different wines for your drinking pleasure. — 5 years ago
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And An Eight Track California Rosé 2013
Certainly different than The Pontiff. This was lighter and more classically Rosé whereas in a blinder glass I’m not sure I would identify The Pontiff as a Rosé at all. For my taste, this was enjoyable, but not mind-blowing (which is usually the case for me with wines from SQN). — 5 years ago
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The Thrill of Stamp Collecting Syrah
Geez. Super extracted. 15.5%. OTT — 5 years ago
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Piranha Waterdance Syrah
Big and enormous! Beautiful fruit forward Syrah. Go big or go home. Love it! — 5 years ago
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Patine Sta. Rita Hills Estate Grenache 2011
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Labels Syrah
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Sine Qua Non extended barrel age tasting — 5 months ago