Took a while to open up. At first, it’s all alcohol then red fruit, hint of spice, green tea, not much oak. Surprisingly a short finish.
Took a while to open up. At first, it’s all alcohol then red fruit, hint of spice, green tea, not much oak. Surprisingly a short finish.
Dec 21st, 2017
2005 Sine Qua Non "Over & Out" Pinot Noir, or, as it says on the back of the bottle "pinotmore" as this was Manfred's last. Beautiful garnet hues with an opulent and seductive bouquet of fruits, flowers and smokey herbs on the nose. On the palate, ripe cherries predominate with hints of cinnamon, cola and candied orange rind nicely balanced against earthy notes of smoke, leather and freshly baked bread. Good acidity. Complex and perfectly balanced, there's an elegance to this wine which takes it to another level. 12 years young with years ahead of it. My favorite SQN Pinot. Makes me wish Manfred hadn't abandoned the Pinot Project. I can just imagine what they would be today. Thinking of forming a consortium to buy some quality Pinot grapes from Shea Vineyard and seeing if Manfred will make us a barrel. Who's in?
2005 Sine Qua Non "Over & Out" Pinot Noir, or, as it says on the back of the bottle "pinotmore" as this was Manfred's last. Beautiful garnet hues with an opulent and seductive bouquet of fruits, flowers and smokey herbs on the nose. On the palate, ripe cherries predominate with hints of cinnamon, cola and candied orange rind nicely balanced against earthy notes of smoke, leather and freshly baked bread. Good acidity. Complex and perfectly balanced, there's an elegance to this wine which takes it to another level. 12 years young with years ahead of it. My favorite SQN Pinot. Makes me wish Manfred hadn't abandoned the Pinot Project. I can just imagine what they would be today. Thinking of forming a consortium to buy some quality Pinot grapes from Shea Vineyard and seeing if Manfred will make us a barrel. Who's in?
May 26th, 2017
Sta. Rita Hills, Central Coast, California, USA
