Sine Qua Non

Profuga California Grenache

9.610 ratings
-no pro ratings
California, USA
Grenache
Chocolate & Caramel, Herbs, Soft Cheese, Salami & Prosciutto, Turkey, Pasta, Mushrooms, Veal, Tomato-Based, Chicken, Exotic Spices, Potato, White Rice, Duck, Nuts & Seeds, Onion, Shallot, Garlic, Asian Cuisine, Salads & Greens, Quinoa, Farro, Brown Rice, Quinoa
Top Notes For
Jan A
9.6

Already a complete nose, tight and stuffed to the brim. Double decanted 5 hours. Definitely needs a couple of years but fireworks in the glass already this evening

Already a complete nose, tight and stuffed to the brim. Double decanted 5 hours. Definitely needs a couple of years but fireworks in the glass already this evening

Dec 9th, 2023
Amit Srivastava

Same comment as last time … stands in its own category of #1

Same comment as last time … stands in its own category of #1

Mar 5th, 2023
Jim McCusker

Yes, I know it’s infaticide to drink one of Manfred’s grenaches this young, but I was fortunate enough to snag 6 bottles and have never tried one so early out of the gate (save for a barrel tasting about a decade ago). Remarkably approachable, but this one is going to sing in another 5 or so years (might not be able to wait that long before opening #2, though…

Yes, I know it’s infaticide to drink one of Manfred’s grenaches this young, but I was fortunate enough to snag 6 bottles and have never tried one so early out of the gate (save for a barrel tasting about a decade ago). Remarkably approachable, but this one is going to sing in another 5 or so years (might not be able to wait that long before opening #2, though…

Feb 6th, 2022
Grant Everett

Amazing

Amazing

Apr 11th, 2021
Stanley Barrios

Stanley had this 4 years ago

Stanley had this 4 years ago

Mar 10th, 2021
Jelle Lars Heijmans

Jelle had this 10 months ago

Jelle had this 10 months ago

Jul 6th, 2024
Thijs Hendriks

Thijs had this 10 months ago

Thijs had this 10 months ago

Jul 6th, 2024
Jeroen Koenen

Jeroen had this 10 months ago

Jeroen had this 10 months ago

Jul 6th, 2024
John Van Trijp

John had this 2 years ago

John had this 2 years ago

Jun 24th, 2023
Dave G
9.7

Dave had this 2 years ago

Dave had this 2 years ago

Apr 22nd, 2023