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The Line Grenache 2008
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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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Stockholm Syndrome Grenache 2010
Young, but drinking well. Typical SQN nose and flavor profile. I enjoy Manfred’s Grenache wines even more than his Syrah-based wines. Will be hard to lay off my remaining bottles. — 8 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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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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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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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 . — 6 years ago
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Papa Central Coast Syrah 2003
Best palate of all night at SNQ tasting @Bottles. Nose not that superlative. — 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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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 — 11 years ago
Mark Flesher
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