Sine Qua Non

Female Grenache

9.427 ratings

9.45 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

Great already, and will become greater still.

Great already, and will become greater still.

Mar 30th, 2017

9.1

Copious fruit forward wine with acid and tannin balance there. Aerated for 3 hrs before enjoyment started.

Copious fruit forward wine with acid and tannin balance there. Aerated for 3 hrs before enjoyment started.

Jan 13th, 2017