Sine Qua Non
Eleven Confessions Vineyard Estate Syrah
Sta. Rita Hills, Central Coast, California, USA
2018 vintage. Medium body. Lightest bodied-white or red-I've ever had from SQN. That said, still waay too much to love afoot. Interesting with this wine retaining the SQN style without emphasizing/doubling down on the more overt tendencies that the winery is known for. The exception that proves the rule. A mere baby and there's nothing that another 7-8 years wouldn't improve. 04.09.25.
2018 vintage. Medium body. Lightest bodied-white or red-I've ever had from SQN. That said, still waay too much to love afoot. Interesting with this wine retaining the SQN style without emphasizing/doubling down on the more overt tendencies that the winery is known for. The exception that proves the rule. A mere baby and there's nothing that another 7-8 years wouldn't improve. 04.09.25.
Apr 10th, 2025
My first Sine Qua Non. Absolutely incredible. Cheers.
My first Sine Qua Non. Absolutely incredible. Cheers.
Feb 5th, 2025
2017 Vintage. 15.8% ABV. Amazing views with amazing wine at Post Ranch Inn for lunch on our anniversary.
2017 Vintage. 15.8% ABV. Amazing views with amazing wine at Post Ranch Inn for lunch on our anniversary.
Jan 1st, 2025
Nice balance of spice and fruit. Tons of depth and nice mouthfeel. Long. It went quickly.
Nice balance of spice and fruit. Tons of depth and nice mouthfeel. Long. It went quickly.
Aug 6th, 2024
Seriously impressive. Well integrated tannin despite its age, incredible mid palate, and endless evolution of complexity as it opened up. Still a baby and expect this could push closer to 100 as the years move on. 97-98
Seriously impressive. Well integrated tannin despite its age, incredible mid palate, and endless evolution of complexity as it opened up. Still a baby and expect this could push closer to 100 as the years move on. 97-98
Jan 29th, 2024
A dark inky purple magenta - wow what a color! Nose is somewhat subdued - ripe brambly fruits of black/blueberries and perfume with secondary notes of bacon, earth and oak and a touch of menthol. OMG, Yummy! Juicy and creamy coating the mouth with flavors of blue fruits, cedar, chocolate espresso, pepper spices and earthy soil. A long dry finish that goes on and on withy dusty notes of chocolate spice. A must try and will very much enjoy this Christmas evening with our prime rib roast dinner.
A dark inky purple magenta - wow what a color! Nose is somewhat subdued - ripe brambly fruits of black/blueberries and perfume with secondary notes of bacon, earth and oak and a touch of menthol. OMG, Yummy! Juicy and creamy coating the mouth with flavors of blue fruits, cedar, chocolate espresso, pepper spices and earthy soil. A long dry finish that goes on and on withy dusty notes of chocolate spice. A must try and will very much enjoy this Christmas evening with our prime rib roast dinner.
Dec 26th, 2022
2 hour decant(decent fine/cloudy sediment). An exquisite inky dark purplish garnet color. On the nose: ripe blackberry/blueberry, brambly, bacon fat, pepper, wet oak, touch of menthol. Taste: Big, silky, chewy wine with blackberry pie, glycerin, wet soil, chocolate espresso, spice, leading to a long dry finish. YUM! Drinking well with the decant and more time to go. Pairing it with a bone in prime roast Beast. Merry Christmas and happy holidays to all!
2 hour decant(decent fine/cloudy sediment). An exquisite inky dark purplish garnet color. On the nose: ripe blackberry/blueberry, brambly, bacon fat, pepper, wet oak, touch of menthol. Taste: Big, silky, chewy wine with blackberry pie, glycerin, wet soil, chocolate espresso, spice, leading to a long dry finish. YUM! Drinking well with the decant and more time to go. Pairing it with a bone in prime roast Beast. Merry Christmas and happy holidays to all!
Dec 26th, 2022
What can one say. Just a rich experience with one of the of the greatest finishes ever.
What can one say. Just a rich experience with one of the of the greatest finishes ever.
Jan 10th, 2021