Kyle Harvey

8.9

Heresy < 9.0 per @Ted Corvey - but didn’t move the needle — 2 years ago

Timmo Rol

9.3

Bowen Home - Full bodied marone drop, earthy, but soft, warm and well balanced tones. Great with pork shoulder ragu. — 7 years ago

Roman Sukley

9.8

Citrus blossom and honeysuckle nose. Honeyed pineapple, tropical fruits and buttered toast on the palate. Rich, opulent and full bodied. Stunning texture, and I'm all about texture in these SQN white blends. Simple mouth-coating greatness. Endless finish. It might be heresy, but I love these SQN whites as much, if not more, than Manfred's reds. Patience is a virtue. They just keep getting better with time. Sadly, my last. Any sellers out there? — 8 years ago

Matt Sterr

9.3

Same stave infusion as the Broken Barrel. — 5 years ago

Ross

9.6

Lorna really liked it. Light and easy to drink. Ross not so keen — 6 years ago

Brandon Boesch

9.6

I prefer this with some age! Amazing zin like nose with dark cherries, cocoa powder, an herbal touch. The mouthfeel is amazing. Great body with berries (blackberry jam mostly) balanced with a pine forest flavor and acid. So much better than when I had it at release. This also pairs great with chocolate which I know is heresy in the hipster wine world right now. — 7 years ago

Nasz Swiat Win

9.4

Declaring ABC after this wine is heresy. Wonderful, rich, elegant. — 10 years ago

Roman Sukley

9.8

2015 Sine Qua Non "Le Chemin Vers L'Hérésie" California Grenache
(“the way to heresy”)
Manfred continues on with his French obsession, apparently fueled by his unrequited youthful passion for a Citroen 2VC. Slow and under-powered in its day (I think my lawnmower has more horsepower), but today rather chic. The wine Is a bit different from what we have come to expect from an SQN Grenache. It’s a blend of 75% Grenache, 13% Mourvèdre 8% Touriga Nacional and 4% Petite Sirah. A whopping 44% whole clusters resulting in a nose that is simply astonishing! As with most Sine Qua Non wines, the fragrant bouquet just overwhelms me. Absolute killer aromas of violets, ripe black cherry and blackberry with notes of lavender, eucalyptus and menthol, that just explode from the glass and envelope your total consciousness. Hints of toasted marshmallow, vanilla, nutmeg and a touch of smokey bacon lurking in the background. Profound! Deep garnet/purple in the stem. Palate-coating and tooth-staining dark fruits along with cinnamon, rosemary and thyme. Full-bodied, rich and concentrated. The tannins are more velvety than I expected. But the texture is just pure silk, and I can’t emphasize that enough. Just satiny plush. Simply sublime. Lengthy, peppery finish. Usually, my SQN advice would be to wait and cellar, but if you have more than one, pull that cork! You will not be disappointed. — 6 years ago

R J Grogan

9.1

Very surprisingly strong. This cab blend drinks like a (heresy) super Tuscan at a remarkable price point. Gracias, familia Raventos! — 7 years ago

Scott Reiner

9.0

Really lovely, out there stuff. Great balance. It is more process than place, but loses nothing from this heresy. — 10 years ago