Sine Qua Non

Female Grenache

9.433 ratings

9.46 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

9.7

A study in power, grace and femininity. Closest thing I’ve experienced is a Cuvée de Capo CnDP, and this rivals it. Gob-smacking but loaded with layers of flavours - white flowers, tangy red fruit, smoked meat, licorice. No sign of 15.7% alcohol. Can only imagine how well this might age.

A study in power, grace and femininity. Closest thing I’ve experienced is a Cuvée de Capo CnDP, and this rivals it. Gob-smacking but loaded with layers of flavours - white flowers, tangy red fruit, smoked meat, licorice. No sign of 15.7% alcohol. Can only imagine how well this might age.

Mar 15th, 2019

Miguel Ostrowski

9.0

Triple decant it to make the alcohol blow off a bit and let this sumptuous Grenache stretch it’s legs. Luscious pretty juice

Triple decant it to make the alcohol blow off a bit and let this sumptuous Grenache stretch it’s legs. Luscious pretty juice

Oct 25th, 2017

Fraser McKinley

9.5

Sweet fruited, pure and delicious. Concentration level turned up to epic! - 2013

Sweet fruited, pure and delicious. Concentration level turned up to epic! - 2013

Aug 13th, 2017

9.3

Tight! Obviously jumped on this too early but excited for football! This will be a great wine to follow over the coming years.

Tight! Obviously jumped on this too early but excited for football! This will be a great wine to follow over the coming years.

Sep 5th, 2016

Opened up nicely after 2 hrs in the decanter. Great stuff!

Opened up nicely after 2 hrs in the decanter. Great stuff!

Nov 20th, 2016

9.7

2013 Vintage. 15.7% Alcohol. I guess I didn’t wait long since January 2020... consistent with prior notes and likely better with more age.

2013 Vintage. 15.7% Alcohol. I guess I didn’t wait long since January 2020... consistent with prior notes and likely better with more age.

Jun 14th, 2020

9.7

2013 Vintage. 15.7% Alcohol. Let’s just say this is a Big Girl! First opened of our allocation.and will be cellaring the rest a while. Wow.

2013 Vintage. 15.7% Alcohol. Let’s just say this is a Big Girl! First opened of our allocation.and will be cellaring the rest a while. Wow.

Jan 6th, 2020

9.6

Group and my top wine in SQN Flight

Group and my top wine in SQN Flight

Jun 24th, 2018

9.5

❤️

❤️

Jun 23rd, 2018

9.5

Great already, and will become greater still.

Great already, and will become greater still.

Mar 30th, 2017