Sine Qua Non

Piranha Waterdance Syrah

9.781 ratings
9.611 pro ratings
California, USA
Syrah
Top Notes For
Ki Punwar

Owner, California Wine Republic

9.6

Plush, lush and pure. Very approachable and drinkable now. Notes of Iron and blackberries, pine needles. Tannins on the finish but surprisingly open.

Plush, lush and pure. Very approachable and drinkable now. Notes of Iron and blackberries, pine needles. Tannins on the finish but surprisingly open.

Jan 24th, 2021
Gilbert Van Hassel

Just stunning.

Just stunning.

Jun 3rd, 2019
Shay A
9.7

One of the most open knit SQN Syrahs I’ve ever had. I got to this after it had been opened maybe 30mins and it was singing! A wine that envelops all the senses. Smoked brisket, teriyaki sauce, iron, stemmy blackberry aromatics. A plush and iron fist in a velvet glove on the palate. Glycerin like texture. Ripe blackberries and rhubarb pie in the middle with a savory, smoky finish that lasts forever. Incredible! Thank you @Keith Fisher

One of the most open knit SQN Syrahs I’ve ever had. I got to this after it had been opened maybe 30mins and it was singing! A wine that envelops all the senses. Smoked brisket, teriyaki sauce, iron, stemmy blackberry aromatics. A plush and iron fist in a velvet glove on the palate. Glycerin like texture. Ripe blackberries and rhubarb pie in the middle with a savory, smoky finish that lasts forever. Incredible! Thank you @Keith Fisher

Mar 31st, 2019
Martin G Rivard

Enjoyed this 100 point beauty that I acquired from @David L . thanks bud!
Dinner with Christine, my Dad and his wife Joan is alwsays a great time to uncork one of these beauties. Stunning nose, elegance and finesse on the palate even if a huge monster. Godzilla in a pair of tights perfectly performing Swan Lake! Lush dark fruit, licorice (which I love) and an epic long finish. Truly spectacular! Everything one would expect from a badass SQN

Enjoyed this 100 point beauty that I acquired from @David L . thanks bud!
Dinner with Christine, my Dad and his wife Joan is alwsays a great time to uncork one of these beauties. Stunning nose, elegance and finesse on the palate even if a huge monster. Godzilla in a pair of tights perfectly performing Swan Lake! Lush dark fruit, licorice (which I love) and an epic long finish. Truly spectacular! Everything one would expect from a badass SQN

Dec 16th, 2017
David L

14' Sine Qua Non Piranha Waterdance Syrah. Much better the second day. Hold

14' Sine Qua Non Piranha Waterdance Syrah. Much better the second day. Hold

1 person found it helpfulMay 24th, 2017
Steven Gullo

Everything you'd expect. Dense, dark, smoky mesquite.

Everything you'd expect. Dense, dark, smoky mesquite.

Apr 19th, 2017
Scott@Mister A’s-San Diego

2014 vintage. Last tasted 4.26.23. Decanted both times. Deep, thoughtful nose interspersed with bludgeoned moments. Massive bod. A great blood orange streak in there from mid-palate to the not so bitter end. Still carrying plenty of baby fat and built for the long haul. 1.24.24.

2014 vintage. Last tasted 4.26.23. Decanted both times. Deep, thoughtful nose interspersed with bludgeoned moments. Massive bod. A great blood orange streak in there from mid-palate to the not so bitter end. Still carrying plenty of baby fat and built for the long haul. 1.24.24.

Jan 25th, 2024
Amit Srivastava

Fantastic wine! Smooth and delicious. It’s so right !

Fantastic wine! Smooth and delicious. It’s so right !

Nov 13th, 2023
Martin G Rivard

Wow., this thing is a Rockstar!!
All smiles as my bud Mike
@Mike R would say and this truly deserves the "Badass in a Glass" rating!!
👍👌⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️👌👍

Wow., this thing is a Rockstar!!
All smiles as my bud Mike
@Mike R would say and this truly deserves the "Badass in a Glass" rating!!
👍👌⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️👌👍

Apr 17th, 2017
Scott@Mister A’s-San Diego

2014 vintage. 4.26.23.

2014 vintage. 4.26.23.

Apr 27th, 2023