Sine Qua Non

Profuga California Grenache

9.610 ratings
-no 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
Jan A
9.6

Already a complete nose, tight and stuffed to the brim. Double decanted 5 hours. Definitely needs a couple of years but fireworks in the glass already this evening

Already a complete nose, tight and stuffed to the brim. Double decanted 5 hours. Definitely needs a couple of years but fireworks in the glass already this evening

Dec 9th, 2023
Amit Srivastava

Same comment as last time … stands in its own category of #1

Same comment as last time … stands in its own category of #1

Mar 5th, 2023
Jim McCusker

Yes, I know it’s infaticide to drink one of Manfred’s grenaches this young, but I was fortunate enough to snag 6 bottles and have never tried one so early out of the gate (save for a barrel tasting about a decade ago). Remarkably approachable, but this one is going to sing in another 5 or so years (might not be able to wait that long before opening #2, though…

Yes, I know it’s infaticide to drink one of Manfred’s grenaches this young, but I was fortunate enough to snag 6 bottles and have never tried one so early out of the gate (save for a barrel tasting about a decade ago). Remarkably approachable, but this one is going to sing in another 5 or so years (might not be able to wait that long before opening #2, though…

Feb 6th, 2022
Grant Everett

Amazing

Amazing

Apr 11th, 2021
Stanley Barrios

Stanley had this 4 years ago

Stanley had this 4 years ago

Mar 10th, 2021
Jelle Lars Heijmans

Jelle had this 5 months ago

Jelle had this 5 months ago

Jul 6th, 2024
Thijs Hendriks

Thijs had this 5 months ago

Thijs had this 5 months ago

Jul 6th, 2024
Jeroen Koenen

Jeroen had this 5 months ago

Jeroen had this 5 months ago

Jul 6th, 2024
John Van Trijp

John had this a year ago

John had this a year ago

Jun 24th, 2023
Dave G
9.7

Dave had this 2 years ago

Dave had this 2 years ago

Apr 22nd, 2023