Sine Qua Non

Dark Blossom California Grenache

9.3105 ratings
9.122 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
Nico J. Snyman

2011. If your wanting to drink a Crème de Cassis aged in newly toasted Bourbon barrels you've come to the right place...

2011. If your wanting to drink a Crème de Cassis aged in newly toasted Bourbon barrels you've come to the right place...

2 people found it helpfulJun 19th, 2015
Jeffrey Lew

Monday night football flight. Granache vs Syrah. Syrah got its game on.

Monday night football flight. Granache vs Syrah. Syrah got its game on.

1 person found it helpfulNov 24th, 2015
Bill Bender

A little let down with this one. Very young and a little biting and sharp. It shows the SQN strength with restraint but it needs at least 3-4 years to round in to form. If you drink now give it a looong decant. Minimum 4-5 hours.

A little let down with this one. Very young and a little biting and sharp. It shows the SQN strength with restraint but it needs at least 3-4 years to round in to form. If you drink now give it a looong decant. Minimum 4-5 hours.

1 person found it helpfulMar 1st, 2015
Alexander Niehenke

I want to fill a bath with this its so freaking good.

I want to fill a bath with this its so freaking good.

1 person found it helpfulNov 4th, 2014
Shawn R

Im not sure my words can articulate such a wonderful example of Grenache. Loaded with rich layers of tar, truffle, bitter sweet chocolate 🍫 and incenses. Slight fig element that runs the finish. Exceptional!

Im not sure my words can articulate such a wonderful example of Grenache. Loaded with rich layers of tar, truffle, bitter sweet chocolate 🍫 and incenses. Slight fig element that runs the finish. Exceptional!

Jun 25th, 2017
David L

11'

11'

Dec 29th, 2016
Bill Bender

Late night meanderings. In a better place than the Syrah right now IMO.

Late night meanderings. In a better place than the Syrah right now IMO.

Jul 25th, 2016
Matt Duncan

Cranberry bog attack. Very astringent mid palate with a suspiciously flat resolution. Strong suggestions of oxidation. Mayan chocolate impression lasts for 30 seconds.

Cranberry bog attack. Very astringent mid palate with a suspiciously flat resolution. Strong suggestions of oxidation. Mayan chocolate impression lasts for 30 seconds.

Jun 3rd, 2016
Stephen Solaka

2011 Vintage. 4 hour decant.

2011 Vintage. 4 hour decant.

Sep 9th, 2015
Andrew Vingiello

Epic SQN night NOPA!

Epic SQN night NOPA!

Apr 13th, 2015