Sine Qua Non
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Turn the Whole Thing Upside Down Grenache 2009
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Deep purple in color with a short, cloudy purple rim.
Strong nose of black currants, black plums, stewed cherries, dried figs, raisins, ginger, oak, eucalyptus, spices, green beans and peppercorn.
Full-bodied with medium acidity and long legs.
Dry and fruit forward on the palate with blackberries, black currants, plums, tobacco, licorice, peppercorn, chocolates, herbs, spices and coffee.
Long finish with fine grained tannins and tangy cherries.
This 16 year old Grenache from California feels like it peaked a few years ago, but still drinking beautifully. Elegant and rich.
The Syrah notes are very dominant, especially right out of the bottle.
Complex and interesting, with a beautiful nose. Extracted and fruit forward.
Robert Parker 96 points.
Needed 2 hours to open up, and delicious by itself as a sipping wine.
A blend of 84% Grenache, 11% Syrah and 5% Mourvèdre.
15.6% alcohol by volume.
93 points.
$330. — 9 months ago
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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. — 4 years ago
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Stock California Syrah 2012
2012 Stock Syrah, not Grenache. Stein was the Grenache in the 2012 offering. Error in the database. Wow- Syrah of the tasting. Lovely fruit and lots of iodine and violets. Loved it. 2015 Le chemin vers l’ heresie Grenache was silky smooth and a lovely start to our Friendsgiving meal. — 7 months ago
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Patine Sta. Rita Hills Estate Grenache 2011
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Trouver l'Arène Syrah 2015
2015 vintage. Last tasted 10.5.25 (9.5). Decanted and tasted after 30 minutes. Heavy body. Nose some cinnamon graham cracker and überripe dark plum. Flavors added in meaty, savory, earthy, Côte-Rôtie styled escapades. As befitting the ABV, super smooth and absolutely zero rush to crush. 2.25.26. — 5 months ago
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In The Abstract White Blend 2012
2012 in 11/23....Snagged from KL Auction in Cali days. Stored perfectly. Let down w my 1st SQN experience but poss my own fault for too patient. O2. Better on day 5. Rich, viscosity, peach, stone fruit. Alc seemed tame for 15.2...Ch,Rous,Vio, Pet Manseng...could tell this was once a fascinating and delicious wine though likely a btl i'd need help with. This one more interesting than delicious. Damn! — 3 years ago
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Five Shooter Grenache 2010
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Just For the Love of It Syrah
Some people have said this is past it’s prime but I completely disagree. Still is holding up very well. Complex. Lots of depth still....blackberry, currant, smoke, anise, even tannins. Wish I had another bottle as I think it could age for another 5 years easily. — 6 years ago
Mary H
Fascinating wine. The flavor is rich, buttery and savory, like caramel buttered popcorn. Fills the entire mouth with a long finish. Very little overt floral or fruit flavor, more muted/background like apple chips if anything. — 3 days ago