Roman Sukley

9.9

2016 Sine Qua Non "Rätsel 16" Syrah, originally “Cypher 16,” renamed because of potential legal problems with the rock band? Not sure of the backstory on that one, but it’s pretty clear that Rätsel (enigma, mystery, puzzle, riddle) is simply the German word for Cypher (a secret or disguised way of writing; a code). The wine however, not the band, is a monster. Gargantuan really. Typical SQN nose, and black as a moon-free, starless night sky in the stem. Tonight’s photo should not to be confused with Katie Bouman’s Black Hole masterpiece, although no light can escape from either. Very tight upon opening, singing an aria 36 hours later. SUPER concentrated with unlimited upside potential. More detailed tasting note to come. Yet another stunner! — 7 years ago

Rachel Knight

9.3

Still one of my favorites from Paso Robles area. Big Zin from a fun biker themed bar. — 10 years ago

with Brad

Allan Petker

9.3

Rich + full — 11 years ago

with Joshua

Rx Wine Lab

9.0

Our second wine from urban winery Broc Cellars in Berkeley. Counoise is an obscure blending grape from the Southern Rhone. A bit of a cypher showing ripe and underripe fruit like tart cranberry and sweet cherry. Sweet soil character with a hint of ancho chile and vanilla. — 11 years ago

with Fred

Matt O

9.4

First majority Tannat wine I've had. 60% — 11 years ago

Eric Sellers

9.2

Ripe delicious fruits flavor a of black ripe plum, blueberries and cherry tobacco. — 11 years ago

M J

9.5

Elegant. Just... elegant. @CypherWinery — 9 years ago

Heather Robertson

9.6

Spicy, full body — 10 years ago

Arai Buendia

9.1

Silky, pleasant finish, smooth, dangles in the palate — 10 years ago

Arnaud Namer

9.1

Fruité légèrement sucré fruits rouges — 10 years ago

Allan Petker

9.5

Yummy fruit with an attitude — 11 years ago

with Joshua

Mike Lee

9.5

Yesssss! 2009 Vintage, could lay up for years, but I don't have the patience for wine this good. — 11 years ago

JayChan

9.6

SEX! 2012 you know those nights when you eat an entire tub of Ben & Jerry's all by yourself. That's how I feel about this one! Cypher ZinBitch is my guilty pleasure. Don't expect me to share, and be sure the entire bottle will be gone in one night. — 11 years ago

Tara Mather

9.2

Fantastic! Would buy again. — 9 years ago

Tara Mather

9.2

Love this Cypher Zin! — 9 years ago

Brian W. Anderson

9.0

Hot luscious dried fruit. Catching it in its twilight. — 10 years ago

with Joy

Holly Wong

10

2014 winter shipment — 11 years ago

Marc Fagelman

9.0

14.2% of amazing — 11 years ago

with Robert

Richard Westcott

9.4

I love anything Christian Tietje makes at Cypher. This is s big Rhone blend, starts with 36% Zinfandel, 36% Mourvèdre and 28% Syrah. Year-to-year it evolves and changes with each harvest, overall it's a very consistent and pleasing wine. It's big so think BBQ, Steak, seasoned pork chops! — 11 years ago

Kyle Frederickson

9.0

What would Valentine's Day be with out a little anarchy?(2003 paso Robles, cypher winery) — 11 years ago