Sine Qua Non

On The Lam White Blend

9.1110 ratings
8.828 pro ratings
Santa Barbara County, Central Coast, California, USA
White Blend
Chicken, Turkey, Duck, Goose, Squash & Root Vegetables, Pork, Mushrooms, Shellfish, Cheddar & Gruyere, Meaty & Oily Fish, White Fish, Manchego & Parmesan, Cream Sauces
Top Notes For
Bill Bender

The 2nd WNH Zoom tasting on 3/29 with a “open any white” theme. The On The Lam is eleven years old and is reminiscent of the Backwards and Forwards at this point in its development. I had a Backwards & Forwards in 2017 that had a ridiculously delicious array of secondary characteristics that were just outstanding in their funky goodness. This bottle reminds me more of that wine at age 10. It has transformed from youthful to mature but displays no adolescent awkwardness. Honeyed melon, marzipan, candied pear and burnt marshmallow envelop a firm backbone of acidity. It’s adding weight but ever so slowly. Right now it’s still lithe and pushy and a changeling in the glass that warrants frequent check ins because a night of drinking will deliver 4 or 5 different wines for your drinking pleasure.

The 2nd WNH Zoom tasting on 3/29 with a “open any white” theme. The On The Lam is eleven years old and is reminiscent of the Backwards and Forwards at this point in its development. I had a Backwards & Forwards in 2017 that had a ridiculously delicious array of secondary characteristics that were just outstanding in their funky goodness. This bottle reminds me more of that wine at age 10. It has transformed from youthful to mature but displays no adolescent awkwardness. Honeyed melon, marzipan, candied pear and burnt marshmallow envelop a firm backbone of acidity. It’s adding weight but ever so slowly. Right now it’s still lithe and pushy and a changeling in the glass that warrants frequent check ins because a night of drinking will deliver 4 or 5 different wines for your drinking pleasure.

Mar 30th, 2020
Bill Bender

There was some wonk here. I just think it was in a dumb phase and just needs more time.

There was some wonk here. I just think it was in a dumb phase and just needs more time.

Jan 14th, 2017
Robert Cunningham

Wine Educator DeVinimus, Wine Workshop

9.0

Lovely. Balanced. Intriguing. A bit hot on the palate though

Lovely. Balanced. Intriguing. A bit hot on the palate though

Sep 10th, 2016
Greg Gregory

Feeling hot, hot, hot.

Feeling hot, hot, hot.

Jul 25th, 2016
Kenneth Korsbæk

Same, lack of acid. Citrus and lime notes, hints of vax.

Same, lack of acid. Citrus and lime notes, hints of vax.

May 9th, 2015
Nathaniel DiMaggio

Herbacious! Rich. Not my favorite. Tasty though

Herbacious! Rich. Not my favorite. Tasty though

Oct 25th, 2014
Ryan Tedder

Drink it in now-it's good

Drink it in now-it's good

Sep 19th, 2014
Connor McMahon

Chardonnay adds supple mouth feel. Nice acidity

Chardonnay adds supple mouth feel. Nice acidity

Aug 17th, 2014
Jens Hoogstad

95/100

95/100

Jul 11th, 2014
Connor McMahon

Like I've said for a long time... SQN whites need time. Wasn't a fan of this wine a few years ago but it has blossomed nicely! A big surprise!

Like I've said for a long time... SQN whites need time. Wasn't a fan of this wine a few years ago but it has blossomed nicely! A big surprise!

Jun 21st, 2017