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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. — 6 years ago
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The Line Grenache 2008
Holy moly, where did this one come from!? This had the nose of full throttle drunken elderberries and freshly baked blackberry pie with pepper and spice and everything nice! This tastes like whole cluster Grenache If there really is such a thing. Black and blue, pepper and spice, black cherry cola, mouth coating, inky. Dissecting out all of the notes that were swirling around, it would take me probably an hour, and everyone would be bored and probably stop reading. This was massive. And has probably a couple of decades left! — 6 years ago
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Dangerous Birds Grenache 2007
Absolutely brilliant. This is one of the best grenaches I’ve had in a long time. Incredible aromas of plumbs, blackberries, candied blueberries, along with hints of cinnamon and clove. The palate is absolutely stunning: seamless evolution of fruit coupled with perfectly intergrated sweet tannins leading to a finish that goes on for over a minute. I have no idea if this will improve with more time in the cellar, but I have no idea why you would wait: this is unreal. Manfred Krankle is a GOD!!! 👍 — 7 years ago
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In The Abstract White Blend 2012
Honeysuckle and lemon on nose. Velvety mouthfeel with hints of peach, lemon curd, cream, bacon fat, ash and a touch of clove. Could use a little more acidity for my liking but fantastic — 10 years ago
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Midnight Oil Syrah Blend 2001
The vino that started it all in vintage court. Definitely at or past peak but my favorite wine maker of all time — 12 years ago
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Résisté California White Blend 2013
As if Part 1 of Saturday night wasn’t incredible enough, Part 2 of the final and main event for the Fall WNH was all Sine Qua Non wines. The most spectacular lineup of wines I’ve ever seen, and an overall wonderful ending to an amazing trip with fantastic people.
The second SQN White we enjoyed (after having the ‘15 “ Entre chien et Loup” the night prior) was this beautiful wine. This is more Roussanne dominant than the prior bottle, which explains the more waxy, cool mint, nutty aromas and notes on the palate. Honeyed fruit with a toffee like finish. What a white wine! Thanks @David L . — 7 years ago
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Mr. K The Noble Man Alban Vineyard Chardonnay 2002
Darker hues than I've ever seen from this bottling. Rather amber and dark. Marzipan, kettle corn, carmelized fruit. I enjoy tasting these but they always guarantee a hangover for me. — 8 years ago
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Atlantis Fe2O3-1c Syrah 2005
Manfred killing it with this one. 2005 Sine Qua Non Syrah Atlantis Fe2O3-1c. Parker gave it 100 points... It's worth every one — 11 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). — 6 years ago
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This Is Not An Exit Estate Syrah
Voluptuous, the Syrah is blended with some Grenache and vigonier to round it. Keeps on strengthening in waves, almost oily. Super long burn this is a wine to enjoy in super small gulps. Truely amazing. — 6 years ago
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Ode to E Assortment Syrah Grenache Blend
Very concentrated and oaky. Typical Parker style. There are some port characteristics for sure. — 7 years ago
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Papa Central Coast Syrah 2003
Best palate of all night at SNQ tasting @Bottles. Nose not that superlative. — 8 years ago
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Stockholm Syndrome Syrah 2010
Sine Qua Non never disappoints — 10 years ago
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Five Shooter Grenache 2007
Elegance and punch both mixed well in this bottle. First Sine Qua Non! — 11 years ago
Joseph Barsky
2013 Vintage. 15.7% Alcohol. I guess I didn’t wait long since January 2020... consistent with prior notes and likely better with more age. — 5 years ago